Sundowns preparing Lucas Ribeiro goodbye?
After a staggering 21 goals and 14 assists for Lucas Ribeiro last season, including the winning Goal of the tournament at the FIFA Club World Cup, Ribeiro is a wanted man.
According to the newest reports, the 26-year-old Brazilian has left Sundowns' preseason camp in Rustenburg to prepare for his departure.
Transfer news: Orlando Pirates' decisions on 22 players Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro rues a miss against Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership. Image: Sowetan
According to FARPost, Ribeiro stopped training with Kabo Yellow to focus on his pending transfer deal, with the Brazilian club said to be the favourites.
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'They [Sundowns] returned to Chloorkop last Monday and left for Rustenburg two days later,' FARPost reported. 'On Saturday, Ribeiro, who is a contender for the Footballer of the Year award, left the camp.
' FARPost can confirm that Ribeiro requested to leave camp with negotiations for his potential transfer at an advanced stage.
Sundowns' options in the number 10 role if Rebeiro leaves:
Note: Jayden Adams and Siphelele Mkhulise can play as 10s but are primarily central midfielders.
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