Official! Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates transfer target joins Mamelodi Sundowns

Defending Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed their first major signing in the transfer window on Saturday evening, securing Bafana Bafana defender Fawaaz Basadien from Stellenbosch FC.

Basadien becomes the first new addition to the squad following Sundowns’ extended campaign, which concluded with their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Before the Brazilians officially unveiled the quality left-back, former Richards Bay coach Brandon Truter had already let the cat out of the bag, confirming in a social media post that his former player had joined Sundowns, two days ahead of the announcement.

The 28-year-old had attracted strong interest from several top South African clubs, with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates also heavily linked to his signature.

Now embarking on a new chapter with Sundowns, Basadien joins a star-studded squad and will be eager to make his mark among the best.

He could get his first runout when the Brazilians kick off their season in the MTN8 quarter-finals against Richards Bay on Sunday, 3 August.