{"id":30019,"date":"2025-09-22T14:49:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=30019"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:49:17","slug":"mamelodi-sundowns-close-in-on-portuguese-duo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/mamelodi-sundowns-close-in-on-portuguese-duo\/","title":{"rendered":"Mamelodi Sundowns close in on Portuguese duo to bolster squad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mamelodi Sundowns are preparing to wrap up a busy deadline day by finalising the signings of Portuguese midfielders <strong>Miguel Reisinho<\/strong> and <strong>Nuno Santos<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to reports from Portugal, both players are close to agreements with the Betway Premiership champions, giving head coach Miguel Cardoso more depth as he prepares for another demanding campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud835\udddc\ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddec\ud835\udde0\ud835\udddc!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Masandawana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Masandawana<\/a> finalizing the signings of Portuguese midfielders Nuno Santos and Miguel Reisinho, both 26yo. \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PSLTransfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#PSLTransfers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UNPLAYABLE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#UNPLAYABLE<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gpwYWHQFPF\">pic.twitter.com\/gpwYWHQFPF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; #UNPLAYABLE (@UnplayableZA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UnplayableZA\/status\/1970024042645324163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-balancing-the-foreign-quota\">Balancing the Foreign Quota<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tshwane giants opened up three foreign slots following the exits of Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Lucas Suarez and Matias Esquivel. With Marcelo Allende and Arthur Sales already occupying spots, the arrivals of Reisinho and Santos will push the total to four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crucially, senior players Denis Onyango, Divine Lunga and Peter Shalulile are all registered as locals, giving Sundowns added flexibility when managing squad numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3972062057\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-profile-of-the-new-arrivals\">Profile of the New Arrivals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nuno Santos<\/strong>: Signed from Vit\u00f3ria SC, the 25-year-old brings valuable experience from Portugal\u2019s top division and offers versatility in midfield.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miguel Reisinho<\/strong>: Most recently at Boavista, Reisinho is known for his composure, passing range and technical quality. Respected Portuguese journalist Sebasti\u00e3o Sousa-Pinto has suggested the deal is close to being finalised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both will join a growing list of Portuguese talents at Chloorkop, reflecting Cardoso\u2019s recruitment strategy since taking charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20:<br><br>Mamelodi Sundowns have agreed terms with Vit\u00f3ria Guimar\u00e3es for the transfer of midfielder Nuno Santos. \ud83d\udc46\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9<br><br>The 26-year-old arrives in South Africa tomorrow ahead of the transfer deadline. Deal worth around R20-million.<br><br>Full story \ud83d\udd17\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OgHXaUuUfn\">pic.twitter.com\/OgHXaUuUfn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Lorenz K\u00f6hler (@Lorenz_KO) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lorenz_KO\/status\/1969762743281488280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sundowns-transfer-window-so-far\">Sundowns\u2019 Transfer Window So Far<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Sundowns have been relatively quiet compared to previous seasons, they have made some notable moves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In<\/strong>: Fawaaz Basadien, Katlego Ntsabeleng<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Out<\/strong>: More than 10 players, including Ribeiro Costa and Suarez<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The double Portuguese swoop represents a late but significant investment in depth ahead of a campaign that includes defending the league title and competing on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2299011592\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-caf-champions-league-implications\">CAF Champions League Implications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing is everything. By securing Reisinho and Santos before the September deadline, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sundownsfc.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sundowns<\/a><\/strong> will be able to register them for the CAF Champions League\u2019s second preliminary round. Their arrival could provide the extra creativity and tactical balance needed to push deeper into the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-matters-for-fans\">Why This Matters for Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The signings show clear ambition. Adding European midfielders to an already star-studded squad suggests Sundowns are targeting dominance at home and abroad. For supporters, it offers a glimpse into a refreshed midfield dynamic that combines South American flair, African resilience and Portuguese discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/mamelodi-sundowns-face-setback-as-offer-for-midfielder-rejected\/\">Mamelodi Sundowns Face Setback as R30m Offer for Midfielder Rejected<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Miguel Reisinho and Nuno Santos are unveiled in the coming days, Mamelodi Sundowns\u2019 Portuguese connection will grow even stronger. Could this European influence be the missing ingredient for continental success?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mamelodi Sundowns are set to sign Portuguese midfielders Miguel Reisinho and Nuno Santos, boosting squad depth and foreign quota options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":30024,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Mamelodi Sundowns are set to sign Portuguese midfielders Miguel Reisinho and Nuno Santos, boosting squad depth and foreign quota options.","footnotes":""},"categories":[56,64],"tags":[11118,11108,360],"class_list":{"0":"post-30019","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"category-sports-news","9":"tag-latest-football-news","10":"tag-latest-sports-news","11":"tag-mamelodi-sundowns"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30019"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30019\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30025,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30019\/revisions\/30025"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}