- Sundowns signed Esquivel in January 2024
- But he was loaned out seven months later
- He has now been recalled from his loan stint
GOAL GFXMamelodi Sundowns beef up their squad again as another South American lands at Chloorkop - Miguel Cardoso welcomes back Argentine loanee
BackpagepixWHAT HAPPENED?
Mamelodi Sundowns have recalled midfielder Matias Esquivel six months after loaning him out to Argentine side CA Talleres.
Esquivel will be trying to impress coach Miguel Cardoso and is eligible to be registered for the knockouts of the Caf Champions League.
Mamelodi Sundowns MagazineTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Esquivel struggled to make an impact when he joined Sundowns, managing just two goals in 13 appearances and just one assist across all competitions.
Even after returning to Talleres, he had no single goal in 12 games as he continued to struggle.
That could divide opinion around his returning to Sundowns who are desperate to continue their domestic dominance and conquer Africa.
BackpagepixWHAT NEXT FOR ESQUIVEL?
It remains to be seen if Esquivel will manage to become a regular under Cardoso.
He is back at a club where another South American Erwin Saavedra is out of the club after being recently offloaded.
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