Sirino’s Return Expected to Impact Sundowns’ Transfer Pursuits?

On Friday, 27 Oct 2023, Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena revealed that the club had unsuccessfully attempted to sign two strikers in the previous transfer window. The news comes as midfielder Gaston Sirino returned to the club after a fall out with the coach and management.

Sirino had not been considered for selection in the early stages of the season, but has already made an impact since his return, with one goal and an assist in two substitute appearances and one start.

Mokwena revealed that the club had a list of three potential signings, two of which were local and one foreign-based. The publication previously reported that the club were interested in signing Orlando Pirates attacker Vincent Pule, who has worked with Mokwena at the Soweto giants, but the Buccaneers were reluctant to sell. The Brazilians were also heavily linked with Cape Town City forward Khanyisa Mayo and Al Ahly attacker Percy Tau in the previous transfer window.

The return of Sirino could influence the club’s transfer plans, as the Uruguayan looks to have settled his differences with Mokwena and management. With his return, the Brazilians may no longer be desperate for a striker, as the 32-year-old looks to be making an impact on the pitch.