Mamelodi Sundowns have given winger Thapelo Maseko permission to find a new club after leaving him out of the club’s pre-season tour to Austria, signalling that he is no longer part of the plans for the 2026/27 campaign.The 22-year-old recently returned to Chloorkop following a loan spell with Cypriot side AEL Limassol, where he impressed despite the club opting not to make his move permanent.Maseko joined AEL Limassol in January in search of regular first-team football after falling out of favour under head coach Miguel Cardoso. The talented winger made 15 appearances in all competitions during his time in Cyprus, scoring two goals and providing one assist in a productive spell.Despite his encouraging performances abroad, Maseko now appears set to continue his career elsewhere, with Sundowns reportedly willing to facilitate a permanent transfer or another loan move should a suitable offer arrive.Once regarded as one of South Africa’s brightest young attacking talents, Maseko will now be hoping to secure a fresh start where he can enjoy consistent game time and reignite the form that earned him a move to the Betway Premiership champions.His omission from the pre-season squad strongly suggests that Sundowns are planning for the new season without the Bafana Bafana international, making him one of the notable names expected to leave the club during the current transfer window.
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