Mamelodi Sundowns have paused a number of contract negotiations of players and technical team members whose deals are up for renewal, with midfielder Haashim Domingo joining the list. According to high ranking sources at Chloorkop, head coach Rulani Mokwena could play a key role in the extension of Domingo’s contract. The 27-year old joined Sundowns in 2020 from Bidvest Wits on a five-year contract, with the deal being broken up into a straight three-year deal and an option to renew for a further two years. It is believed that Sundowns are likely to trigger the two-year option on Domingo’s contract as he is one of the players who has been regularly used by Mokwena.
In contrast, striker Gift Motupa’s future at the club could be uncertain once the season concludes. Motupa also signed a five-year contract when he joined Sundowns in 2020, however, he has yet to start a game for the Brazilians in all competitions this season, with only six appearances off the bench. Sundowns did not make any signings in the January transfer window, but they will have an opportunity to upgrade the squad in the off-season once they have settled the outstanding contract negotiations. As a result, Motupa’s future could lie away from the club, with a loan move an option, especially if Masandawana reinforce the squad with new forwards in the off-season.
