Lucas Ribeiro: Kaizer Chiefs Urged to Sign Former Mamelodi Sundowns Star for Free

• Kaizer Chiefs have been advised to look out for the possibility of bringing back a former Mamelodi Sundowns star to the Premier Soccer League
• The former Betway Premiership player is currently a free agent after being released by his club in Europe, and he's in search of a new club
• A football analyst in an exclusive interview with Briefly News suggested that the Soweto giants should go all out to sign the player for free this summer

Kaizer Chiefs have been told to consider signing former Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro after the player was released from his European club.

The former Premier Soccer League star left the Brazilians after winning their eighth consecutive Betway Premiership during the 2024-25 season. He went to the extent of reporting Masandawana to FIFA over contract issues before leaving for Spain.

The South American forward was the best player in the PSL during the 2024-25 campaign and also won the award for the highest goalscorer. He went on to win the Goal of the Tournament award at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, courtesy of the goal he scored against Borussia Dortmund in the group stage.

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Spanish second division side Cultural Deportiva Leonesa has released Ribeiro after the club was relegated to the third division of the Spanish league. He found the back of the net six times and also registered two assists during his time with the club.

Kaizer Chiefs told to sign Ribeiro

Football analyst Uche Anuma, in a chat with Briefly News, advised Kaizer Chiefs to consider signing Ribeiro on a free transfer in the summer.

"Ribeiro being free on the transfer market should be good news for Kaizer Chiefs, and they should be all out to get ahead of next season," he said.

"Everyone already knows he's not new to the Premier Soccer League, and he already understands the league. Aside his issues with Mamelodi Sundowns, Ribeiro is a good player and has proved he can survive in the South African league.

"Kaizer Chiefs took a gamble on Lebohang Maboe last summer after his contract ended with Sundowns, and it paid off, Ribeiro can be another joker for Amakhosi next season, as they would participating his several competitions."

Issues with Chiefs signing Ribeiro

Anuma also pointed out some of the issues Kaizer Chiefs might have if they consider signing Ribeiro on a free transfer this summer. He claimed competition from clubs in Europe and Rulani Mokwena's Libyan side, Al-Ittihad.

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"Just because Ribeiro is a free agent doesn't mean it would be an easy deal for Kaizer Chiefs if they are to enter the race to sign him this summer," he added.

"The Brazilian would be looking out for a big signing-on bonus, now that he's a free agent and also would command a big salary, for him to return to the Premier Soccer League.

"Interest from clubs in Europe and also an opportunity to reunite with Mokwena at Al-Ittihad would be another problem Amakhosi could face."

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