Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly closing in on South American midfielder, Matias Esquivel.
??[EXCLUSIVO] #Lanús llegó a un acuerdo de palabra por la venta de Matías Esquivel al Mamelodi Sundowns de Sudáfrica. *??A la espera de la documentación, el "Granate" transfiere el 90% de su ficha. El futbolista firmará hasta junio de 2028. #TratoHecho pic.twitter.com/PkUEpzrNsG
— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) December 18, 2023
Esquivel, who is valued at R40 million as per Transfermarket, has played 25 games and scored two goals for Lunas in the Argentinean Premier League this season.
The Brazilians are understood to be preparing to release midfielder Erwin Saavedra to accommodate the signing of Esquivel in January. Saavedra has been struggling with injuries since joining Masandawana from the Bolivian club, Bolivar in February 2022.
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The Brazilians are expected to decide on defender Divine Lunga and striker Gift Motupa when the January window. Motupa has been linked with a move to Polokwane City since August this year.