Central midfielder Khuliso Mudau has joined the Brazilians on a five-year deal from Venda outfit Black Leopards.
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The midfielder helped Lidoda Duvha to survive relegation by winning the relegation/promotional playoffs by beating Ajax Cape Town and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the three club tournament.
Sundowns also announced the return of Nyiko Mobbie from a season-long loan stint with Stellenbosch FC. Mobbie was signed by Sundowns former coach Pitso Mosimane from Free State Stars but sent him out on loan.