BackpageMamelodi Sundowns' new signing Nuno Santos reveals his team-first mentality and gives fans a bold promise for the season ahead
BackpageSantos opens up
Mamelodi Sundowns' new signing, Nuno Santos, has opened up about his Premier Soccer League debut.
The Portuguese said he would have wanted to begin his Downs career with a win, which did not happen as Masandawana fell to a 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows.
BackpageSantos on debut
"Mixed feelings, because I wanted to start with a win; unfortunately, we couldn’t do it, but at the same time," he said, as per iDiski Times.
"Happy with my debut here, very proud of the team. We tried the 90 minutes to get three points; sadly, we couldn’t do it. We will try again in the next game."
"Very physical game, emotional game as well, quality as well, moments of the game where the team played very well – and yeah, very happy," he added.
BackpagePromise to Masandawana fans
The attacking midfielder also described what kind of player he is and promised that he will work hard and give the fans and the team joy.
"I’m a guy that gives it all, always trying to assist my teammates collectively. Always thinking about the team and not myself," Santos explained.
“I’m really happy to be here. I felt huge support from the fans. Obviously, it was very difficult from Portugal, but very good at the same time. I want to thank the team for how they welcomed me. I feel very good here – I hope to give joy to the team and to the fans.”
BackpageUnveiled in style
The 26-year-old was unveiled on PSL transfer deadline day and went on to make his debut against Arrows on Wednesday.
The former Vitória Guimarães SC star came on at half-time to replace Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams.
However, his debut was clouded by the loss, which is Downs' first defeat in the 2025/26 season.
BackpageRichards Bay test awaits Masandawana
After falling to Arrows, Santos and Sundowns must dust themselves off and fully focus on their next assignment.
The PSL defending champions are scheduled to meet Richards Bay on September 27 and anything other than a full collection of three points will give their title rivals hope that this is the season the 8-in-a-row champions will be toppled.
