The Chilean joined the Tshwane giants in 2022 and has arguably been one of their standout performers, helping Sundowns win three domestic titles and the CAF Champions League earlier this year.

Allende is increasingly making it clear that he could be playing his football elsewhere next season, but the midfielder insists his focus remains on giving Sundowns his best before his time at Chloorkop comes to an end.

"I think I'm very professional, I have my last year here for now and I always try to do my best until the final [day] and I always will do always. What I do in the future and now in the present, my family gave me this idea and I will respect them always, in every way," Allende said.

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The 27-year-old has also shown incredible consistency at the club but is modest when asked about it.

"I always tell my boys to always try to respect the badge, I think that's very important. We have such good quality players, so when you play you give it your best," he added.

His immediate focus will be the FIFA Continental Cup against Al-Ahli Saudi at Loftus Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

"An important game, a big one, we had a good time to prepare, we watched the video so I think we are ready for tomorrow and I think it's gonna be a very nice game."

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