Mamelodi Sundowns confirm Reisinho departure as foreign squad place opens

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed that Portuguese midfielder Reisinho has left the club, completing an exit that had been expected after he played a limited role last season.

The departure was first reported by Soccer Laduma, which said Reisinho was set to move on from the South African champions. The midfielder subsequently confirmed the decision on his social media platforms, before Sundowns issued their own announcement.

The club shared a brief message thanking Reisinho for his contribution and wishing him well for the next stage of his career.

“Thank you Miguel. We are grateful for your time, effort and commitment in Yellow, and we wish you nothing but success ahead.”

Reisinho’s exit creates an additional foreign-player place in the Sundowns squad. The club remain active in the transfer market as they consider further business before the transfer window closes.

Sundowns did not provide further details about the midfielder’s next destination in their announcement. The club’s message instead focused on acknowledging his time with the team and expressing appreciation for the effort and commitment he showed while wearing the club’s colours.

The confirmation also brings the process surrounding Reisinho’s departure to a formal conclusion. His own social media announcement had already indicated that he would be leaving, while the latest statement from Sundowns confirms the move from the club’s side.

Although Reisinho did not receive much game time last season, his departure has a significance beyond the loss of one squad member because it frees up a place for another overseas player. That gives Sundowns further flexibility as they continue to monitor potential additions before the deadline.

The midfielder’s exit follows the pattern of a player leaving after limited opportunities, with both Reisinho and Sundowns now having publicly acknowledged the separation. The club’s wording made clear that the decision was being treated respectfully, with thanks directed towards the Portuguese player for his service.

Sundowns’ transfer plans remain ongoing, and the newly available foreign spot could be used as they assess their options in the remaining period of the window. No further signing was announced alongside Reisinho’s departure.

For now, the confirmed information is that Reisinho is no longer part of the Sundowns squad, that he had already announced his exit on social media, and that the club have since offered their official farewell. The move leaves Sundowns with an overseas place available while they continue looking for players before the transfer window closes.