Brayan Leon: South American Striker Bids Club Farewell Ahead of Joining Mamelodi Sundowns

• Brayan Leon has said his goodbyes to Independiente Medellín ahead of his winter transfer move to Mamelodi Sundowns
• The South American striker has reportedly joined the Premier Soccer League giants for a big transfer fee this January
• The good gesture shown by the Colombian attacker sparked different reactions from PSL supporters on social media

Colombian forward Brayan León has said goodbye to his present club Independiente Medellín as he is set to join Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns in the January transfer window.

The South African side is reported to have secured the South American striker to strengthen their squad ahead of the second half of the 2025/26 season. While an official statement from the club is still pending, León is expected to join his new teammates in the coming days ahead of upcoming fixtures.

Leon bids farewell to Independiente Medellín

León expressed his gratitude to Independiente Medellín, where he has played since 2023, for the opportunities and growth he experienced at the club.

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“Many thanks to @dimoficialcom for welcoming me into this amazing institution and supporting my development along the way,” León shared on social media.

“To everyone I met during my time there, I appreciate both the highs and the lows. I wish you all the best.”

Since Lucas Ribeiro left Mamelodi Sundowns at the end of last season, the Brazilians are now having a South American who can give them the much-needed goals missing.

Sundowns transfer dealings this January

Masandawana have also finalised the signing of winger Monnapule Saleng from Orlando Pirates, following his six-month loan stint at Orbit College.

Additionally, the Tshwane giants are set to welcome Khulumani Ndamane, who started the season with the club before being loaned back to TS Galaxy.

The Betway Premiership champions are also considering snapping up South African forward Puso from PSL side Chippa United.

Mamelodi Sundowns supporters are already waiting for Leon's arrival since his transfer was confirmed.

Nkululeko Tshabalala said:

"Trying by all means to replace the mighty Ribiero, but he's irreplaceable. Even signing the sulky dead Saleng 🙄🚮."

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"Which one is deal is imminent? We already know he is a Mamelodi Sundowns player, they're just waiting for his paperwork and arrival."

Ultimate_Buccaneer

"Yesses they are signing everything that kicks a football!"

Roger Wale, Yellow Nation added:

"This is another Ali Meza, this one 😭"

Ragnar Lothbrok Dyantyi implied:

"Cardoso must do the right thing, with another striker coming in. We need to win our matches convincingly."

Sundowns thrash ABC Motsepe side

Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns ran riot over an ABC Motsepe side in a friendly game ahead of the Premier Soccer League return.

It is their first game since Bafana Bafana were dumped out of the Africa Cup of Nations with Masandawana's players who represented their country now back at the club.

The reigning Betway Premiership champions are looking forward to reclaiming the top spot from Orlando Pirates in the second half of the season.

Source: Briefly News