Former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Lucas Ribeiro has reignited Premier Soccer League transfer talk after eagle-eyed supporters noticed he recently began following several Kaizer Chiefs players on social media. The Brazilian, currently a free agent after his spell with Spanish club Cultural Leonesa ended, is back in his native Brazil weighing up his next move. His decision to follow Amakhosi figures such as Mfundo Vilakazi, Mduduzi Shabalala, and Bradley Cross has sent portions of the Chiefs fanbase into excitement, with some interpreting it as a hint that a move to Naturena could be on the cards.
Ribeiro’s previous stint with Sundowns was prolific but controversial. He scored 30 goals in 55 appearances before the club terminated his contract, which had been due to run until 2028. Sundowns challenged the exit through legal channels, but FIFA upheld the player’s termination, allowing him to complete his move to Spain. According to iDiski Times, a return to Chloorkop has not been ruled out, with Ribeiro reportedly open to rejoining the Tshwane giants amid the