Matias Esquivel: Rulani Mokwena Sheds Light on Rumoured Arrival of the Argentine Star at Sundowns

• Rulani Mokwena has cleared the air on the rumoured arrival of Matias Esquivel at Mamelodi Sundowns
• The Argentine midfielder was set to join the Brazilians from Club Atletico Lanus, according to reports
• The PSL defending champions are looking to boost their squad during the January transfer window

Rulani Mokwena has shed more light on the rumoured arrival of Argentine midfielder Matias Esquivel at Mamelodi Sundowns from South American side Club Atletico Lanus.

The South African tactician has been turning things around since being appointed as Sundowns' manager, and the choice of players he brings into his team setup has been top-notch.

Reports have suggested that the Masandawana are close to bringing the Esquivel to the Premier Soccer League as they look to boost their squad during the January transfer window.

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In a recent interview, Sundowns manager Mokwena denied knowing anything concerning the reported move of the Argentine playmaker to his team after being asked by reporters, according to GOAL.

"Argentinian player? You seem to know more than me. I know absolutely nothing as I sit here," he said.

Argentine media reported in late December 2023 that the 24-year-old midfielder had agreed to a four-year deal with the PSL side, but it seems Mokwena is not aware of the process, according to a report by SABC Sport.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Mamelodi Sundowns manager Rulani Mokwena expressed delight following the signing of Zuko Mdunyelwa from Chippa United FC.

Mdunyelwa was unveiled on Thursday, December 28, ahead of Sundown's second round of the DStv Premiership season.

It was gathered that the impressive right-wing back put pen on paper on a long-term contract.

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Mokwena laments on problems in South African football

Sport Brief also reported that Mokwena stated that some issues affecting South African football are affecting his love for the game.

Speaking shortly after his side's 0-0 draw with Polokwane City to end the year 2023, Mokwena lamented the level of officiating in the country.

Sundowns played a total of 60 matches in the course of the year and the game against Polokwane was their 30th match since August.