Mamelodi Sundowns receive Thapelo Maseko enquiry

The 21-year-old is now the subject of a potential transfer to Europe, but only if Sundowns are open to discussions over a move when the registration window opens at the end of the season. 

Maseko joined The Brazilians from their crosstown rivals SuperSport United for a figure reported to be well over R10-million two seasons ago and was immediately an important player under then-coach Rulani Mokwena. 

His performances not only earned him a place in coach Hugo Broos’ squad when Bafana Bafana went to the Africa Cup of Nations where they got a bronze medal, but Maseko was also voted Player of the Tournament in the inaugural African Football League in November 2023. 

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Sundowns won the race for his signature despite SuperSport United having had interest from Belgian top-flight outfit KV Westerlo. 

Matsatsantsa were also approached by other European teams to invite Maseko for an assessment with an intent to buy the player if he impresses, but instead, SuperSport opted to sell him to their Betway Premiership rivals. 

The Cyprus league would give Maseko an opportunity to play in the UEFA Europa League like his Bafana teammate and winger Mihlali Mayambela, who has been on the books of Aris Limassol since 2022. 

SABC Sport understands an enquiry has been sent to Sundowns to decide whether they are open to holding talks over a possible move, but nothing formal has been agreed at this stage between all the parties involved. 

Maseko has surprisingly only made 12 appearances so far this season and, at times, even had to feature in the DStv Diski Challenge reserve league to keep fit.