SuperSport United midfielder Teboho Mokoena says he is ready to realise his dream of playing in Europe.

The 22-year-old was recently linked with a move to Mamelodi Sundowns during the transfer window after coach Pitso Mosimane showed interest in capturing his signature.

However, Mokoena opted against joining the reigning Absa Premiership champions and decided to remain at Matsatsantsa for the 2019-20 season.

Mokoena, who has been one of the United’s standout performers so far this campaign, says he has been ready and been preparing to move abroad since a young age.

‘I have been ready to move to Europe since I was 16,’ Mokoena told The Citizen.

‘I would like to play over there someday. At any time, I am ready to play overseas because I have been preparing myself mentally since I was young that I would move there someday.’

Mokoena dismissed recent reports linking him with a move away from United and stated that he is solely focused on helping the club succeed as they look to win the MTN8 trophy.

‘I have work to do at SuperSport, nothing can take my focus away from that – not reported interest from other clubs, nothing can sway my attention from what I want to achieve with United,’ he added.

Mokoena, who is part of the South Africa U23 and Bafana Bafana set-up, has made nine appearances across all competitions for SuperSport this season.

SuperSport United will next welcome AmaZulu to the Lucas Moripe Stadium when they go head to head in the Absa Premiership on Saturday, with kick-off set for 8:15pm.