Pule challenged by Lebohang Maboe of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2022 Carling Black Label Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 12 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Why Sundowns didn’t pay R10m for Pirates star

Reports say Mamelodi Sundowns were on the brink of buying an Orlando Pirates star. Here’s why the deal fell through.

by Siseko Gwegwe

10-02-2023 10:43

in Premier Soccer League

We nearly saw the latest Orlando Pirates player moving to Mamelodi Sundowns since Oupa Manyisa in 2017.

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REPORTS: MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TARGET ORLANDO PIRATES STAR

As recently reported in local media, the DStv Premiership champions made a move to sign Vincent Pule. It’s a surprising attempt, isn’t it? The reports further claimed that the Sea Robbers demanded a minimum of R10 million for the transfer.

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WHY THE DEAL FELL THROUGH

According to a report from Soccer Laduma, Sundowns had second thoughts because the Qwa-Qwa-born player is turning 31 in March and therefore would not be a sound investment.

The report was shared by @RealTshemedi via Twitter.