SV Ried are being linked with a move for Sekhukhune United left-back Vuyo Letlapa, with the Austrian club reportedly monitoring the South African defender’s progress in the Betway Premiership.
The 22-year-old, currently valued at around €500,000, is rumoured to be on the radar of the Bundesliga side as they assess options to strengthen the left side of their defence. Letlapa is contracted to Sekhukhune but his deal has no publicly listed expiry date, leaving open the possibility that he could become available on a free transfer in future if no extension is agreed. The likelihood of any move remains unclear, with the reported probability of a transfer marked only as “?”.
Interest from Europe comes as Letlapa’s stock has climbed sharply over the past year. His market value at Sekhukhune has risen from €150,000 in January 2025 to €350,000 in May and then to €500,000 by December, reflecting his growing importance at left-back. A recent league outing for Sekhukhune in the Betway Premiership – a tight match in which they faced domestic opposition and Letlapa featured as a defender in a narrow scoreline contest earlier this season – has been cited by observers as another indication of his developing consistency and positional discipline, although no specific individual statistics from that game are listed.
Born on 8 August 2003, the South African defender only joined Sekhukhune United FC from Jomo Cosmos ahead of the 2024–25 campaign, remaining in his home country’s top flight after stepping up from his former club. Primarily deployed as a left-back, he is listed as a defender by trade and represents Sekhukhune United domestically.
For now, the link between Sekhukhune and SV Ried remains at the speculative stage, with no agreement or timetable indicated. Should a transfer eventually materialise, a move to Austria’s top division could mark a significant step in Letlapa’s career trajectory and offer a new platform to test his potential on a European stage.
