South African forward Antonio Van Wyk is being linked with a move from Austrian side SV Ried to Mamelodi Sundowns, with his contract situation raising the prospect of a potential free transfer.
The 24-year-old centre-forward, valued at €600,000 on Transfermarkt, is currently on the books of SV Ried, where he wears the number 29 shirt. However, with no public information on when his deal in Austria is due to expire, speculation has grown that he could become a free agent and be available to Sundowns without a transfer fee.
Born in Cape Town on 30 March 2002 and standing at 1.78m, Van Wyk is listed primarily as an attacking centre-forward. He has been plying his trade in Austria’s Bundesliga with Ried, having moved to Europe after beginning his career in his native South Africa. The latest data lists his main position as “Attack – Centre-Forward” and confirms he holds South African nationality.
The rumour, logged on 22 May 2026, links SV Ried of the Austrian Bundesliga with Sundowns, who compete in South Africa’s top flight, the Betway Premiership (also known as the DStv Premiership). The reported probability of the switch is recorded simply as “?”, underlining that talks, if any, are at a very early and uncertain stage.
Van Wyk’s most recent campaign in Austria has helped consolidate his market value at around €600k, a figure that would represent a bargain if he is indeed out of contract and able to move as a free agent. Recent appearances for Ried have kept him in the shop window, with his performances up front monitored closely by clubs in need of attacking depth, including Sundowns.
No fee, contract length or personal terms have been disclosed, and neither club has confirmed any negotiations. If the move were to materialise, a return to South African football at this stage of his career could prove decisive in shaping Van Wyk’s next step, offering him a platform to enhance his reputation and push for greater recognition at home and abroad.
