Mamelodi Sundowns have won the race to sign Bafana Bafana right-back Thabang Matuludi. The 27-year-old defender joins the Tshwane giants on a three-year deal following a successful agreement with Polokwane City FC.
According to reporting by soccerladuma.co.za, only a routine medical examination remains before the club officially announces the transfer.
Key Takeaways
- Contract Duration: Three-year agreement signed.
- Competitors: Sundowns beat interest from Orlando Pirates to secure his signature.
- Track Record: Matuludi made 72 top-flight appearances for Polokwane City.
- National Duty: He represented South Africa at the FIFA World Cup in North America.
Squad Depth and Competition
The acquisition addresses immediate positional needs at Chloorkop. Mamelodi Sundowns FC recently added free agent Deano van Rooyen following a severe Achilles tendon injury to long-standing right-back Khuliso Mudau.
Bringing in Matuludi alongside Van Rooyen provides vital tactical flexibility and rotation options for the technical staff.
Cup Eligibility
Both new defensive additions arrive with immediate availability. Neither player featured in this season’s top-eight competition. As a result, both are eligible to play in the MTN8 Final against Orlando Pirates on 10 October.
Sundowns declined to comment on the player’s arrival prior to the official announcement.
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