Jody Ah Shene to Mamelodi Sundowns back on as deadline looms


Sundowns had identified the SA Under-20 international as a long-term prospect, with plans to immediately loan him out to University of Pretoria in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

The deal between the Brazilians and Cape Town City had initially been agreed as far back as September last year, with a club-to-club fee settled and personal terms discussed, pending a routine medical. 

However, it was ultimately decided by all parties that the transfer be delayed at that stage of the season to allow Ah Shene the best possible chance of securing regular game time and pushing for selection in the SA U20 squad for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. 

With those considerations in mind, Ah Shene remained with the Citizens and the deal was temporarily shelved. 

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Sundowns’ intention had been to place the youngster at AmaTuks rather than loan him back to City, a strategic decision informed by the Tshwane sides' strong working relationship since formalising a partnership back in 2021. 

Now, SABC Sport understands the deal has been revived, with Ah Shene having travelled from Cape Town earlier on Wednesday to complete medical assessments and finalise paperwork. 

The attacker is expected to be confirmed as a Sundowns player with a loan to AmaTuks also imminent, given the terms were long agreed and the revived deal is believed to now be a formality.