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20112018 (Durban)
A goalscorer Percy Tau celebrates during a mactch were Bafana Bafana and Paraguay have drawn 1-1 in the Nelson Mandela Challenge match played at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Tuesday evening.
Picture: Motshwari Mofokeng/African News Agency (ANA)

How much would it cost Pitso Mosimane to bring the Lion of Judah to Egypt?

Talks emerged this morning of a potential move for Percy Tau from Brighton and Hove Albion to Mosimane’s Al Ahly in Egypt.

percy tau bafana bafana

20112018 (Durban)
A goalscorer Percy Tau celebrates during a mactch were Bafana Bafana and Paraguay have drawn 1-1 in the Nelson Mandela Challenge match played at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Tuesday evening.
Picture: Motshwari Mofokeng/African News Agency (ANA)

Talks emerged this morning of a potential move for Percy Tau from Brighton and Hove Albion to Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly in Egypt.

Such a move could be very pricey since Tau is currently playing in the Premier League in England and is in fine form.

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So, just how would it cost to bring him back to Africa to reunite with Pitso Mosimane, the man he tasted so much success with?

The current Brighton striker is valued at over €3 million (R50.8 million).

This could go up to €4-€6 million which go see him go for up to an incredible R100 million!

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The left-attacker may very well be in the range of Al Ahly’s budget given their recent CAF Champions League success and the money that the club has invested in them as Africa’s team of the century.

The question is if Tau is prepared to leave the UK to return to Africa.

Much like Keagan Dolly, the right amount would mean offering far more than what he currently receives. Tau is motivated to succeed at Brighton and will get to play the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea frequently.

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His value could skyrocket with standout performances against these sides or an instrumental season for Brighton.

Last season we saw glimpses of what he can do when he got the chance. Sadly these chances were few and far between.

However, Tau is aiming on playing a lot more football this season. Something he is guaranteed at Al Ahly with his former Mamelodi Sundowns coach.

‘Jingles’ and Tau conquered Africa in the CAF Champions League. Together, putting their names on the map.

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Now Pitso Mosimane is a global name achieving massive success and Tau plays in arguably the best league in the world.

Would you like to see Tau reunite with Mosimane or continue pushing for a starting place in England at Brighton next season?