Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed that winger Cassius Mailula is on the verge of joining a North American club, the club announced on Monday.
The Tshwane giants have not disclosed which North American outfit the Bafana Bafana international will be joining but will make an announcement in the due course of time.
The 22-year-old enjoyed a stellar breakout season in which he scored 15 goals and assisted a further four from 31 appearances across all competitions.
Mailula also played an important role in helping the club retain the DStv Premiership title as well as helping them reach the semi-finals of the Caf Champions League.
“Mamelodi Sundowns has been in discussions with a North American football club that expressed interest in acquiring the services of Cassius Mailula,” Sundowns said in a statement.
“Sundowns is proud of Cassius Mailula who joined the Mamelodi Sundowns Academy as a 13 year old and was developed and nurtured by the Sundowns coaches.
“Mamelodi Sundowns will make further announcements concerning Cassius Mailula in due course.”
𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐥𝐚’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛
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