South African centre-forward Antonio Van Wyk is being linked with a return home from Austrian side SV Ried to Mamelodi Sundowns, with the 24-year-old Cape Town-born attacker reportedly a 74% probability transfer target.
Van Wyk, who plays as a centre-forward and wears the No 29 shirt at Ried, currently has no publicly listed contract expiry date, fuelling speculation he could yet be available as a free agent if talks over his future stall. His market value is estimated at €1.00m, a figure viewed as modest for a forward with European top-flight experience in the Austrian Bundesliga.
The move, if completed, would see Sundowns bring back a South African forward who has been developing his game in Europe’s lesser-scrutinised markets. Standing at 1.78m, Van Wyk is deployed primarily through the middle in an attacking role, having established himself in the first-team picture at SV Ried.
Recent performances in Austria have helped sustain interest. In his latest outing for Ried, in the Austrian Bundesliga against [opponent not specified in available data] on June 10, 2026, a match that ended [scoreline not specified], Van Wyk featured in attack as part of a side battling to make an impact in the top tier. While detailed individual statistics from that game are not listed in the available data, his continued selection underlines his status within the squad.
Born on 30 March 2002, Van Wyk carries only South African nationality and has built his senior career in Europe with Ried after leaving his homeland. His rise from Cape Town to the Austrian Bundesliga has made him a notable name among South African forwards operating abroad.
With SV Ried’s internal stance on a sale not publicly clear and no contract end-date recorded, it remains uncertain whether Sundowns are targeting a transfer fee or positioning themselves should he become a free agent. If the move materialises, a switch back to the Betway Premiership could provide Van Wyk with a high-profile platform in South Africa to elevate his career trajectory and reputation further.
