Midfielder poised to join Sundowns after exit from Chiefs
Reports from national football outlets indicate Mamelodi Sundowns have reached an agreement to sign a 29-year-old midfielder who left Kaizer Chiefs by mutual consent earlier this week. Multiple accounts say the player has completed his medical at Chloorkop and that a formal announcement could follow before the end of the week.
The transfer comes days after the midfielder’s departure from Naturena, where new head coach Fernando Da Cruz reportedly told him he was not part of his plans for the upcoming season. Sources say negotiations with Sundowns were quickly concluded after the parting with Chiefs was confirmed.
This player is described in reports as having substantial international experience, with spells in Portugal, Poland and Russia. His overseas clubs reportedly include Real SC and Cova da Piedade in Portugal, Radomiak Radom in Poland and Fakel Voronezh in Russia. He was also part of the Chiefs side that lifted the 2025 Nedbank Cup.
"The indications are that Cele has already put pen to paper with the reigning African champions after negotiations were quickly concluded and the medical was completed," one report said.
At Sundowns, the midfielder would link up with familiar faces from national age-group sides and established stars at Chloorkop, including Teboho Mokoena. The move would represent a reset for the player after limited opportunities under Chiefs’ new technical setup.
What this could mean for Sundowns and Mamelodi fans
The reported addition addresses squad depth for the reigning African champions, who are balancing local league commitments with continental fixtures. If confirmed, the signing offers Sundowns another option in midfield — both in creativity and experience — as they chase further domestic and continental success.
- Squad depth: The arrival would give coach more rotation options amid congested fixtures.
- Experience: The player’s European and international club experience could add different tactical options.
- Fan interest: Mamelodi supporters can expect an official club announcement if the reports are accurate; fans often watch closely for squad moves ahead of matchday selections.
There is no official confirmation from Mamelodi Sundowns at the time of these reports. The club has previously moved quickly on transfer business when targets fit managerial plans, and Sundowns communications are typically timed to coincide with completed paperwork and medicals.
| Detail | Reported information |
|---|---|
| Player age | 29 |
| Previous club | Kaizer Chiefs (left by mutual agreement) |
| Reported destination | Mamelodi Sundowns (Chloorkop) |
| Medical | Reportedly completed |
| Possible announcement | Before the end of the week (reported) |
Supporters in Mamelodi should expect an official statement from Sundowns if terms are signed and cleared. Until then the reports remain unconfirmed by club channels. The swift nature of the talks — as reported — suggests both player and club saw a practical opportunity for a quick transfer following the midfielder’s release from Chiefs.
For the player, this would be a chance to revive a stalled chapter in his career and to compete for trophies with a side that has become synonymous with silverware in recent seasons. For Sundowns, it signals continued activity in the transfer market as they reinforce a squad aiming to juggle Premier Soccer League ambitions with continental commitments.
As fans wait for an official line from Chloorkop, matchday watchers will be keen to see whether the player features in upcoming selections and how quickly he adapts to the Sundowns setup and the expectations that come with wearing their colours.
Note: This report is based on multiple media accounts; no official confirmation had been issued by Mamelodi Sundowns at the time of publication.
