Rantie completes Sundowns switch
Bafana Bafana striker Tokelo Rantie has completed his long-awaited move to Mamelodi Sundowns, penning a three-year deal with the Brazilians.
Tokelo Rantie. Photo: Kabiru Abubakar/Gallo Images.
Sundowns confirmed Rantie’s signing ending months of speculation about the former Orlando Pirates striker’s future.
“Let’s welcome Tokelo Rantie to the Brazilians, Masandawana! The frontman has penned a 3 year deal with Bafana ba Style,” read a tweet from Sundowns.
Rantie was initially signed by Cape Town City when he came back from Turkey but was later released as he was reportedly dealing with personal matters.
Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has for months explained that the striker needs time to get in shape and to deal with his off-the-field issues that have stopped him from playing football.
The former African Coach of the Year also revealed that Sundowns would support the Bafana Bafana star as he prepares to make his comeback.
Mosimane believes Rantie still had a lot to contribute and didn’t give up on the player.
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