Antonio Van Wyk: Mamelodi Sundowns Close to Signing Bafana Bafana Star From European Club

• Mamelodi Sundowns are said to be close to signing a South African international from Europe ahead of next season
• The Premier Soccer League giants are willing to bring the Bafana Bafana attacker back to the South African league
• The CAF Champions League winners are reportedly in negotiations with the player's club despite him signing a new contract

Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly made meaningful progress in their efforts to sign Bafana Bafana forward Antonio van Wyk from SV Ried this summer.

The Pretoria-based club has tracked the former Stellenbosch FC winger for some time and previously explored a move for him during the January transfer window while looking to bolster their attacking options.

At that stage, Sundowns were also assessing other potential recruits, including Puso Dithejane, who later joined Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, before eventually opting to sign Monnapule Saleng from Orlando Pirates.

Masandawana lost the Betway Premiership to Orlando Pirates in the just-concluded Premier Soccer League 2025-26 season, and would be looking forward to reclaiming the title and also stopping the Buccaneers' dominance in other domestic cup competitions.

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Sundowns negotiations with SV Ried

Negotiations between Sundowns and SV Ried are now said to have advanced significantly in recent weeks, following an earlier attempt that failed to develop into a concrete agreement.

Back then, the Austrian side’s asking price reportedly exceeded what Sundowns were willing to commit, causing talks to stall.

Reports have it that Sundowns are optimistic about getting the deal done as they've engaged the European side in negotiations to resolve the final details in the transfer this summer.

With the Brazilians making progress in bringing back the South African international to the PSL, there are still some tiny details to be finalised before the deal is made official.

Van Wyk's performance in Austria

Since moving to the Austrian league a few seasons ago, van Wyk has become an important player for SV Ried, playing regularly as a starter and being influential to the club's promotion to the first division.

The Bafana Bafana star's performance for SV Ried earned a contract extension until July 2027, but that can't stop him from joining the CAF Champions League winners ahead of next season.

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Mamelodi Sundowns are yet to make any signing since winning the CAF Champions League, but they are expected to invest heavily in new quality players after the good result they enjoyed with Brayan Leon, who joined the club from South America during the January transfer window.

Van Wyk is expected to be the Brazilians' first signing this summer and would also look out for players who show off quality performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Chiefs to battle Pirates for ex-Sundowns midfielder

Briefly News earlier reported that Kaizer Chiefs have joined the queue of top Premier Soccer League clubs interested in signing a South African midfielder in the summer

The former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder featured in over 20 matches in the Betway Premiership this season and has been rated as one of the best players for his club.

Source: Briefly News