South African centre-forward Antonio Van Wyk of Austrian side SV Ried is being linked with a return home to Sundowns, with the 24-year-old reportedly a 63% probability transfer target for the DStv Premiership champions.
Van Wyk, who was born in Cape Town on 30 March 2002, currently plays as a centre-forward for SV Ried in Austria’s Bundesliga and wears the number 29 shirt. Data from Transfermarkt lists his market value at €1.00m, a figure that could make him a relatively low-cost attacking option for Sundowns as they look to deepen their squad.
There is no confirmed contract expiry date for Van Wyk at Ried, fuelling speculation that the forward could yet become available as a free agent if talks over his future stall. While no agreement has been announced between the clubs, the growing noise around a move to the Betway Premiership suggests Sundowns are monitoring his situation closely.
Standing at 1.78m, Van Wyk is listed primarily as an attack-minded centre-forward. He left South Africa to continue his development in Europe and now finds himself on the radar of one of his home country’s dominant clubs, who have a track record of recruiting players with overseas experience.
Recent match data shows Van Wyk turning out for SV Ried in the Austrian Bundesliga, with his performances there underpinning his current €1.00m valuation, though full detailed statistics and specific goals or assists tallies are not yet publicly documented from the latest campaign.
With his career still in its early peak years and his next contract likely to be decisive, a switch to Sundowns would offer Van Wyk the chance to re‑establish himself in front of South African audiences and potentially shape his reputation as a key attacking figure in the domestic game if the transfer does materialise.
