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The nine-time African champions chase the Uruguayan’s signature for the last two seasons
Mamelodi Sundowns says he is dropping talks with Al Ahly on the transfer of midfielder Gaston Sirino and will only listen to the Cairo giants if they come up with a “better offer.”
The reigning African champions are pushing to sign the 29-year-old, who is also said to be eager to meet his former Downs manager Pitso Mosimane.
Sirino has already made a transfer request through the media, prompting the Brazilians to threaten disciplinary action against him for allegedly discrediting the club’s name.
While it is unclear how much Al Ahly has presented, Sundowns CEO Yogesh Singh said they will only reopen discussions if the Egyptians make an offer “that shows respect.”
“They made an offer that we declined,” Singh told Times Live.
“For us the negotiations are closed and Sirino is still our player. Unless they come back to the table with a better, fairer offer that shows respect for Sundowns, nothing is going to happen.
“For us, this matter is closed and he remains our player until they come back with a better offer.”
As the Brazilians have played five Premier Soccer League games so far this season, Sirino has yet to appear in the league after injuring himself in their 1-0 MTN8 quarter-final loss to Bloemfontein Celtic some six ago. weeks.
The Uruguayan was said then to be almost in top form a few weeks ago, but his stay on the sidelines, as well as his public desire to leave the Brazilians, has fueled speculation that he might refuse to play in protest of the lack of will of Downs to let him go.
Sirino arrived at Chloorkop in January 2018 from the Bolivian side of Bolívar and has already completed two full seasons at PSL.
In June 2020, he extended his Sundowns contract for another five years amid already reported interest from Al Ahly, which is now said to have been fueled by Mosimane’s arrival in Cairo.
Since his arrival, the Uruguayan has participated in 100 Sundowns games in all competitions, scoring 24 goals and providing 29 assists.
