Miguel Cardoso Drops Cryptic Message Amid Links With Mamelodi Sundowns Exit

• Miguel Cardoso has dropped a major hint about his future at Mamelodi Sundowns, with the club also being linked with Pitso Mosimane
• The Portuguese tactician has been under fire since the start of the season, and it got worse after losing top place to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership
• Mamelodi Sundowns supporters and other PSL followers have aired their views on the message Cardoso dropped on social media

Miguel Cardoso has fueled speculations concerning the reports linking with Mamelodi Sundonws exit with discussions over a settlement package now at an advanced and decisive phase.

Insiders indicate that senior club officials have taken direct control of the process, particularly the legal aspects surrounding the agreement.

Since being named the Brazilians' mentor in December 2024, the Portuguese coach has come under increasing scrutiny after a run of uneven performances that have eroded the “Brazilians’” once firm hold on the domestic scene.

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Why Sundowns want to let Cardoso go

Although Cardoso guided the side to a historic eighth straight Betway Premiership win and also made it to the CAF Champions League final were they got defeated by Pyramids FC last season, this term has unfolded very differently, and he's struggling to keep his job.

Sundowns are eager to conclude a settlement in January to clear the way for progress during the ongoing transfer window, with multiple factors placing the club under significant time pressure.

The Tshwane outfit currently sits two points behind Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership. Masandawana have accumulated 26 points from 13 matches—having played one game more—while the Buccaneers remain narrowly ahead.

Cardoso shares cryptic message

Speculation surrounding Miguel Cardoso grew on Saturday after he updated his social media profile, removing his title as Sundowns manager and replacing it with “Official account of Football Manager.”

He added to the intrigue with a cryptic Instagram post quoting David Bowie:

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“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”

With the January transfer window deadline approaching, Sundowns supporters are eagerly awaiting a formal statement.

Meanwhile, Sundowns have already made an impressive acquisition, signing Monnapule Saleng from Orlando Pirates. The Bafana Bafana winger marks the club’s second addition this window, following the arrival of Brayan Leon from Colombian side Independiente Medellin.

Here is what fans are saying about Cardoso's cryptic message on social media.

Danie Makgere said:

"In the midst of all this Cardoso /Sundowns issue, I, as a Kaizer Chiefs fan, am thinking whether the Motaung Family Club is not seeing that people are serious about their teams? Sundowns is letting go of a coach who is sitting at no. 2 on the log, whilst we still expect to challenge for the league with assistant coaches?"

Taka Baxabele shared:

"If Pitso is really coming back to Sundowns, will he be able to work with Flemming Berg? because I don't see him and Flemming Berg working together for a long time.Unless Sundowns let Flemming Berg go too."

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Cee Mo reacted:

"There are other pimps who were saying he took us to the CAF CL finale that our players achieved by themselves. 🤣🤣🤣."

Tumelo Tsotetsi commented:

"Pitso has already signed players for Sundowns; it's just a matter of time before they are announced."

Tozz Mbhobho Funani mentioned:

"His incompetence not only affects Sundowns, it also affects Bafana Bafana, which is the whole of South Africa."

Sonny Molefe added:

"I'd like him to stay until there's nothing to play for dololo trophies 🏆 so the chairman can see how good this mambo jambo at winning nothing 🤣😂😅"

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.

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

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News