With a striker's contract expiring on Monday night and Al Ahly reportedly showing interest, Mamelodi Sundowns will have to choose one of their more seasoned players. As previously reported by Soccer Laduma, the Egyptian powerhouses are reportedly interested in Sundowns striker Lebo Mothiba, who signed a short-term contract. The club and the player seem to have found a solution, according to a Chloorkop insider with knowledge of contract negotiations.
"After his performance at the FIFA Club World Cup, the club is reportedly considering keeping him.The main reason for this is that coach Miguel Cardoso has faith in him. They are attempting to keep Mothiba after it appears that the coach requested that he be given more time to heal and play for the team. It is already thought that negotiations have begun. The club is looking into extending his contract for another year because they want to keep him, the source told Soccer Laduma.
According to a source familiar with the team's striker needs, it would be simpler for Sundowns to retain Mothiba rather than search for a new player. Because of Mothiba's performance at the Club World Cup, where he even scored a goal, they don't want to waste time searching for a new striker when they can keep him. According to the second source, the technical team has suggested to management that Lebo should be retained because they believe he would be a valuable addition to the team this coming season if he can train with the team during the entire preseason.
After six months during which the South African didn't even get a chance to see the team, the striker's predicament is an intriguing development. His recent performances in the Club World Cup might have saved his Sundowns career right before the end of his contract. Due to external pressure from Al Ahly's rumoured interest, Sundowns seem to be acting swiftly to sign a player who has displayed flashes of brilliance on the international scene.
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