News emerging from Chloorkop states that a Mamelodi Sundowns winger is attracting significant interest from Europe, with a Portuguese club making formal inquiries about his availability.
As previously reported by Soccer Laduma, a number of Brazilians players are expected to depart the club as part of coach Miguel Cardoso's squad trimming exercise. Sources now add that a talented wide player could be next to exit.
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Insiders close to the club have indicated that Portuguese top flight side AVS Futebol SAD are believed to have expressed interest in acquiring Kobamelo Kodisang, either on a season-long loan or a permanent transfer, depending on fee negotiations.
In an exclusive interview with Soccer Laduma, the player's agent Mike Makaab of Prosport International confirmed the European interest.
"Yes, that's true. There is interest in the player from a club in Portugal. That I can confirm to you. It's true," Makaab briefly confirmed to Soccer Laduma.
The Siya crew has previously reported on the potential of Kodisang moving abroad. Now, a second source, close to the club, provided additional context regarding the Portuguese club's interest in the 25-year-old.
"The Portuguese club is believed to have shown interest and enquired about Kabamelo (Kodisang). It seems they know him from before, and they have been following his progress although he hasn't featured a lot at Sundowns, they already know him," the source told the Siya crew.
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A third insider discussed the potential structure of a deal, if it happens.
"At the moment, they want him for a loan deal. But depending on how he performs and the negotiations between the two clubs, it could end up being a permanent deal. Since he hasn't really played much at Sundowns it's believed he is also looking for a move to have more game time," the third insider revealed.
Soccer Laduma contacted Sundowns for official comment, but the club had not responded by the time this report was published.
Since joining Sundowns at the beginning of last season, Kodisang has struggled for consistent playing time, making just a few league appearances. The winger is reportedly eager to return to Portugal, where he previously enjoyed some of his most productive football with clubs like Braga and Moreirense.
