Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khuliso Mudau has been urged to look beyond the lure of money at Chloorkop and consider furthering his career abroad.
Top players at Sundowns, who were previously linked or believed to have outgrown the PSL and therefore should make a leap to Europe, such as goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena, have in the off-season been tied to long-term contracts at the club.
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Williams' heroics for Bafana Bafana at the Africa Cup of Nations in January earned him international acclaim after a third-place finish.
However, just before the 2024/25 season could come to an end, The Brazilians announced that the Bafana shot-stopper had signed a new four-year contract extension with an option to renew for one year.
Mokoena, who was heavily linked with a move to Europe and the Middle East in the current transfer window, after he was crowned 2022/23 Footballer of the Season, among his major accolades, ultimately extended his stay for a further five years, with his deal running until 2029.
Another top Sundowns player who has been touted for a European move is Mudau, who is yet to extend his contract that expires in June next year.
Ex-Bafana midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi believes too much money in the PSL has led to players no longer having ambitions of playing in the Premier League or Europe and urged players like 'Sailor' to further their career abroad.
"I always get this question and the only thing that comes to my mind is, I feel like our football is improving financially and the players tend to be comfortable," Dikgacoi said on Radio 2000.
"But why wouldn't you wanna play in one of the best leagues in the world? I'm sure the players, when they were young, their dream was to play in the EPL or the biggest leagues. So, I would probably say the players are comfortable, it depends on one's choice.
"I would encourage players to move abroad. Besides the money, they make you feel special. We've got a lot of players I feel can still make it out there, the likes of Mudau, who has been doing well for Bafana. There's a couple of players I can mention. I would definitely encourage them," the former Fulham and Crystal Palace man added.
KickOff previously had it confirmed from Mudau's agency JDR Consulting that there was interest in the 29-year-old from teams in England and France.