Bafana Bafana star shuns Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates for Mamelodi Sundowns | OneFootball

According to reports, a star player has snubbed Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates for Mamelodi Sundowns.

Bafana Bafana star shuns Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates for Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns are already on the verge of completing a swap deal to bring one of South Africa's top players into their ranks after he turned his back on the possibility of joining Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, according to reports.

After returning from the FIFA World Cup, Mamelodi Sundowns had a good tournament in America despite their short-lived participation. Now, the Brazilians look set to sign several players in the current summer market in preparation for the new season.

After losing the CAF Champions League final to Egypt's Pyramids FC, this seems to reinforce the idea that the team needs reinforcements for next season.

Which player will Mamelodi Sundowns sign soon?

In a surprising twist to the ongoing transfer saga, highly sought-after defender Fawaaz Basadien appears to have made his decision—and it’s not the one Orlando Pirates or Kaizer Chiefs fans were hoping for.

Reliable sources close to the negotiations reveal that the 28-year-old Stellenbosch FC star is now on the verge of joining Mamelodi Sundowns in a deal that could see Terrence Mashego moving in the opposite direction.

Basadien, who has been a long-term target for both Pirates and Chiefs, seems to have set his sights on Chloorkop instead. Reports suggest Sundowns have tabled an attractive three-year contract with an option to extend, effectively swaying the player’s decision.

Meanwhile, Mashego, who has struggled for consistent game time at Sundowns, is expected to fill the void left by Basadien at Stellenbosch—a move that could benefit all parties involved. While the Soweto giants were firmly in the race, insiders claim Basadien was drawn to Sundowns’ ambitious project and their reputation for competing on multiple fronts. The allure of working under the reigning DStv Premiership champions ultimately tipped the scales in their favor.

As the deal nears completion, one thing is clear: the Tshwane giants have pulled off yet another transfer coup, leaving their rivals to regroup and reassess their options.

Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds.