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Why is Mokoena grounded at Mamelodi Sundowns? Agent reveals failed move

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Teboho Mokoena has been Mamelodi Sundowns' engine in midfield across all competitions in the most recent seasons.In the 2023-24 edition, he won the Premier Soccer League, the African Football League and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations bronze.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After the Afcon, Mokoena was linked with a move to the Premier League outfit Bournemouth and Egyptian giants Al Ahly.However, his contract at Masandawana was extended by five years, meaning he is at Downs until June 2029.In his recent interview with Metro FM, his agent Lance Davids has now revealed why it was tough for the midfielder to leave the PSL champions.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

"People ask me Bafana came third in the Afcon tournament, and why the players are&nbsp;not coming to Europe. The asking prices are crazy [from South African clubs]. Tebogo, his value going for&nbsp;&nbsp;€5 million (R96 million)? It is crazy. Do you know what kind of players [European clubs] can get for €5 million from South America?"PSL is one of the best leagues in Africa, but if you go to West Africa or North Africa, you can get someone, that is, I won't say the same quality but you get cheaper players."It is still these boys' dreams [of playing in Europe], we want to do the best we can, he still wants to go to Europe. We are not fighting, in the end, we have to look at the player's future. It is not always nice fighting with clubs. We can still make it to Europe, why not? They have the Club World Cup, Afcon coming and there is Middle East&nbsp;opening up for Africans also," Davids concluded.

WHAT DAVIDS SAID

Mokoena has not played the last four games for the Brazilians after reportedly falling out with coach Manqoba Mngqithi.The midfielder has to mend the relationship and maintain his top game hoping he will eventually realise his dream of playing in Europe before it is too late.

WHAT NEXT?

Why is Mokoena grounded at Mamelodi Sundowns? Agent reveals failed move | Goal.com

Why Teboho Mokoena has not managed to seal a move away from Mamelodi Sundowns this season.