Ronwen Williams

The last time Ronwen Williams captained the South African senior national team he was goalkeeper for SuperSport United. Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Sundowns loan ‘keeper to SuperSport United, Williams’ deal close?

Mamelodi Sundowns have sent one of their goalkeepers out on loan to crosstown rivals SuperSport United for the upcoming season.

Ronwen Williams

The last time Ronwen Williams captained the South African senior national team he was goalkeeper for SuperSport United. Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns have sent one of their goalkeepers out on loan to crosstown rivals SuperSport United for the upcoming season.

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According to SABC Sport, Ricardo Goss will spend the new season at Matsatsantsa but what’s left is for the goalkeeper to agree personal terms with the Tshwane outfit.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS SEND GOALKEEPER OUT ON LOAN TO SUPERSPORT UNITED

“Information gathered by SABC Sport has confirmed that Goss will spend the 2022/23 campaign on loan at SSU, but the deal is subject to the player agreeing personal terms before an announcement can be made public.”

SABC Sport report
Mamelodi Sundowns
Bidvest Wits’ goalkeeper Ricardo Goss celebrates his team goal during the Nedbank Cup Last 32 football match between Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on February 9, 2020. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

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COULD THIS MEAN RONWEN WILLIAMS TO MAMELODI SUNDOWNS DEAL IS HAPPENING?

With Goss moving to SuperSport United on loan, this could mean Sundowns are closing in on acquiring the services of Ronwen Williams.

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The SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana captain recently admitted that he would like to move to greener pastures and compete in the CAF Champions League.

And at this stage, Sundowns and Cape Town City are the only two teams that can offer him that opportunity but SuperSport United’s relationship with their neighbours could be enough for Williams to move in the opposite direction.

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Furthermore, Sundowns’ decision to send Goss on loan to Matsatsantsa in addition to Grant Magerman, could be seen as an attempt to sweeten the Williams deal.

RICARDO GOSS TO REUNITE WITH GAVIN HUNT AT SUPERSPORT UNITED?

As reported on The South African, Gavin Hunt is set for a sensational return to SuperSport United, and with Goss on his way to there, there would be some sort of reunion between the two.

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Both Goss and Hunt worked together at Bidvest Wits, but they got separated when the club was sold two seasons ago.