Percy Tau closes in on possible Mamelodi Sundowns return

Percy Tau is edging closer to a return to Mamelodi Sundowns after reportedly impressing the club’s technical team in training.

The Bafana Bafana forward has been training at Chloorkop since returning to South Africa, with the Brazilians considering a short-term contract for the experienced attacker.

Discussions between Tau and Sundowns have now begun, and a deal could be completed in the coming days if negotiations progress as expected.

A source told the Siya crew that Tau’s performances had made a positive impression on the club.

“As you already know, Percy Tau is back at Chloorkop and training with the team. So far, he has been impressive, and the club has been impressed. Talks have already started about the possibility of a deal. Signs are pointing to the possibility of signing in the coming days if all goes well in the negotiations,” the source said.

The negotiations have not yet been concluded, but there is growing expectation that the 32-year-old could sign soon.

According to the latest edition of Soccer Laduma, edition 1500, Sundowns have been exploring the possibility of an agreement lasting until the end of the season.

That arrangement would give both Tau and the club time to assess the situation before deciding whether to continue working together beyond the initial period.

Tau previously enjoyed significant success with Sundowns before moving on to play in Europe and North Africa.

His experience at club and international level could offer head coach Miguel Cardoso another option in attack as Sundowns review their squad for the remainder of the campaign.

Tau’s potential return comes as the club considers how best to strengthen its attacking options, with his familiarity with Sundowns providing an additional factor in the discussions.

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