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The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Sundowns consider cutting ties with struggling Esquivel
'It's the same as Erwin Saavedra who also struggled to make an impact,' a source told Mgosi Squad. Matías Esquivel of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership match against AmaZulu FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on February 27, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) Mamelodi Sundowns are exploring another loan deal for Argentine midfielder Matías Esquivel, who has struggled to make an impact since joining the club in January 2024 from Club Atlético Lanús. Esquivel was loaned out to Talleres de Córdoba at the start of the current season in a bid to regain form, but he returned to Sundowns three months ago. ALSO READ: Congolese star to remain at Pirates despite limited game time Despite his return, the midfielder has found game time hard to come by, making just one appearance in the Betway Premiership. It was a brief cameo off the bench in a 3-0 win over SuperSport United in February. Before his short stint back in Argentina, Esquivel managed only nine league appearances for Sundowns, scoring a single goal. The club had high hopes for the creative midfielder, but he has yet to live up to expectations. According to a source close to the club, Sundowns are thinking of cutting ties with the 26-year-old, with a possible transfer or another loan spell on the table. 'The move to Sundowns hasn't worked out as the club would have hoped. It's the same as Erwin Saavedra who also struggled to make an impact,' a source told Mgosi Squad. ALSO READ: Pirates midfield signing is a 'done deal' 'The club is trying to move him on and if that doesn't work, a loan move is also being explored to try and help him get back to the level he was at before coming from South America.'
The South African
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Mamelodi Sundowns set to cut ties with midfield flop
Mamelodi Sundowns are set to cut ties with midfield flop after the current campaign. Masandawana are preparing to offload Argentine midfielder Matías Esquivel at the end of the season, a source has confirmed. The decision comes after the player failed to make a significant impact since his arrival, with the club already ironing out the final details of his departure. According to a source, Sundowns have already agreed in principle to part ways with Esquivel. The midfielder, who joined the club in 2023 on a four-year deal, has struggled to break into the starting lineup and has now fallen down the pecking order. 'For now, the decision is as good as done. Esquivel won't be staying on at the club for next season. He is one of the players that the team is believed to be releasing next season and apparently he would be returning back to his club in Argentina,' the source revealed. With game time hard to come by, the club sees no reason to keep him on the books for the remaining two years of his contract. Esquivel, who was loaned back to his former team Talleres de Córdoba shortly after joining Sundowns. And he is expected to return to the Argentine side on a permanent basis. Sundowns are now working behind the scenes to finalize a mutual termination of Esquivel's contract. With two years still remaining. The financial details of the separation are currently being negotiated between the club and the player's representatives. 'Of course Sundowns have to negotiate a pay out if they are releasing him. He still has a contract and that's what they are working on with the player's representative. To see how best they can work out his release,' the source explained. Esquivel's move to Chloorkop came with high expectations, but he failed to cement his place in the team. After returning to Sundowns during the January transfer window from his loan spell, he continued to struggle for minutes on the pitch. Despite being fully fit, he remained on the fringes of the squad. His lack of integration into the team's tactical setup and fierce competition for midfield spots have made it clear that his future lies elsewhere. Esquivel's imminent exit marks the latest in Sundowns' off-season shakeup, as the club looks to streamline its squad ahead of the new campaign. Stay tuned with The South African as Mamelodi Sundowns are set to cut ties with midfield flop. Was Esquivel not good enough for the league or what? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
