'I don’t know whether' Mamelodi Sundowns 'want to renew or sell!'  Lucas Ribeiro Costa makes admission about possible return to Europe and targets Club World Cup final against Chelsea-bound Estevao's Palmeiras - 'A team I rate highly'

Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro has stated he would like to stay with the Premier Soccer League heavyweights, although he does not know what plans the club has for him.

As he remains in the dark about his future with the Tshwane giants, the Brazilian is keen on the next assignments: the Champions League final and the Fifa Club World Cup.

“I’m happy here. I love the club, the team, the fans, and this country," Ribeiro said on the possibility of returning to Europe as per Nonouche.

"I don’t know what the club’s plans are, whether they want to renew or sell, but I’m focused on the Champions League. Right now, this is home."

The Masandawana attacker is happy that he will participate in the Club World Cup, and what makes him particularly excited is the prospect of facing Palmeiras, a club from his native country, in the final.

“It’ll be my first Club World Cup. We have to seize the moment and go in with hunger and drive. It won’t be easy, but we’re capable," he said.

"I’m especially excited to play against Fluminense, and I’d love to face Palmeiras, a team I rate highly. I hope we meet them in the semifinals or final.”

Ribeiro, who has plied his trade in France and Belgium, had an outstanding PSL campaign as he tops the scorers' chart with 16 goals. In fact, he was the hero for the league champions, as he scored a brace in their final game against Magesi FC.

This season's league title is Ribeiro's second since he joined the Brazilians. He has a chance of winning another trophy with the club, as they are set to face Pyramids FC from Egypt in the Caf Champions League's two-legged final.

He is also a top candidate expected to win the PSL Player of the Season.

After the Champions League final slated for May 24 and June 1 for the first leg and second leg, respectively, Sundowns will shift focus to the Club World Cup campaign, which will begin in mid-June.

Masandawana are in Group F and will face Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD of South Korea, and Brazil's Fluminense.