Mamelodi Sundowns stars are running out of time but will Kaizer Chiefs pounce? Let’s delve in.
With just three months left in the 2024/2025 season, Mamelodi Sundowns face a crucial dilemma, several key players, including Themba Zwane, Khuliso Mudau, and Peter Shalulile, are out of contract in June. This situation puts top clubs like Kaizer Chiefs on high alert, eager to strengthen their squads with proven talent.
Sundowns face tough contract decisions
The reigning Betway Premiership champions must decide who to keep and who to release before the season ends. With title ambitions and squad depth in mind, Sundowns need to act fast to secure their best players before rival clubs swoop in.
Captain Themba Zwane is one of the most prominent names nearing the end of his contract. The veteran midfielder signed a one-year extension at the start of the season, set to expire on June 30, 2025. Despite missing most of the campaign due to an Achilles injury suffered during Bafana Bafana’s AFCON qualifier against Congo Brazzaville in October 2024, Zwane remains an influential figure at the club.
After over a decade at Chloorkop, the 35-year-old has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players to wear the famous Yellow jersey. Given his experience and leadership, Sundowns are expected to offer him a new deal.
Mudau and Shalulile enter final months
Right-back Khuliso Mudau and star striker Peter Shalulile are also in the final stretch of their contracts. Mudau, who joined Sundowns in 2020 from Black Leopards, has grown into one of the top full-backs in the PSL. His defensive prowess and attacking contributions make him an invaluable asset, both for Masandawana and Bafana Bafana. Mudau was instrumental in South Africa’s bronze medal finish at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast.
Meanwhile, Shalulile has been a goal machine for Sundowns since arriving from Highlands Park in 2020. With 98 goals and 26 assists in 187 appearances, the Namibian striker has played a key role in the club’s dominance.
Will Chiefs make their move?
With these stars nearing the end of their contracts, PSL clubs including Kaizer Chiefs, are monitoring the situation closely. Under FIFA rules, players in the last six months of their contracts can negotiate pre-contract agreements with new clubs.
If Sundowns fail to act quickly, their rivals could capitalize, making blockbuster signings that shift the power balance in South African football. Will the champions lock down their key players, or will Kaizer Chiefs and other PSL giants seize the opportunity?
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