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Masandawana land ex Benfica star to replace departed Lucas Ribeiro

Cardoso's New Weapon: Sundowns Set to Unveil Ribeiro's Successor

Mamelodi Sundowns are on the verge of completing the signing of Portuguese playmaker Nuno Santos from Vitoria Guimaraes SC in deal worth around 1 million euro (R20 million).

Deadline day push

The 26 year old midfielder's expected to arrive in South Africa on Monday to undergo medical tests & finalize long term contract with the defending PSL champions.

Downs are racing against time as the transfer window closes at midnight on 22 Sep.

Cardoso’s new weapon

Head coach Miguel Cardoso has been pushing for fresh attacking options and Santos fits the bill.

Comfortable as No10 or inverted winger, the former Benfica & Charlotte FC man recorded 6 goal and 11 assist in 51 appearances last season.

Santos's viewed as the direct replacement for Lucas Ribeiro Costa who forced controversial exit from Sundowns before signing with Spanish club Cultural Leonesa.

Ribeiro was Masandawana’s top scorer last season with 16 league goal & the PSL Player of the Season award.

European pedigree

A product of FC Porto's academy, Santos's represented Portugal from U16 to U21 level and was part of the squads that won the UEFA U17 (2016) & U19 (2018) European Championships.

He featured 90 time for Guimaraes scoring 8 goal & delivering 16 assist since joining from MLS side Charlotte in 2023.