Lucas Ribeiro: Spanish outfit unveil the former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker after forcing a move from the PSL champions

Lucas Ribeiro has been unveiled by Spanish LaLiga 2 side Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa after forcing a move away from Mamelodi Sundowns.

The 26-year-old has been pushing for a move from Masandawana, before eventually leaving as a free agent.

His new Spanish outfit has confirmed that the South American is now part of their squad.

“Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa has reached an agreement with Lucas Ribeiro for the player to join the club,”  the second-tier side confirmed.

“Lucas Ribeiro Costa [born in Saint Helena, 09/10/1998] is an attacking footballer who has developed his football career in countries such as Brazil, France, and Belgium.

"In his most recent spell, he played for Mamelodi Sundowns FC in South Africa. He joins León as a free agent on a one-year deal. 

"Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa welcomes Lucas Ribeiro to our club and wishes him every success in his new role in Leon," they concluded

Have a look at how Ribeiro was unveiled.

Now that Ribeiro has left Sundowns, it is definitely going to be a tall order to replace him.

His versatility worked in favour of the Brazilians, who dictated the tempo from defence all the way to the attack.

With veteran captain Themba Zwane nursing back-to-back injuries, someone has to step up for Sundowns. 

Sundowns have already missed out on the MTN8 and drawn two out of the five Premier Soccer League matches played. 

The most important thing will be to deliver the CAF Champions League title and have a grip domestically. Otherwise, coach Cardoso might be shown the door.