Jayden Adams: Steve Barker Speaks on Stellenbosch Star’s Future Amid Mamelodi Sundowns Links

• Jayden Adams' future at Stellenbosch FC is still up in the air, with Mamelodi Sundowns showing interest
• The South African midfielder has been one of the best players in the Premier Soccer League this season
• Steve Barker has come out to address recent reports linking the Bafana Bafana star away from the club

Stellenbosch FC's Steve Barker has opened up on Jayden Adams' future with the Maroons amid reports linking him with a move to PSL rivals, Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Bafana Bafana midfielder is one of the best players in the DStv Premiership this season, which has led to top clubs monitoring his progress with the Stellies.

The Stellenbosch FC player was also part of the South African national team squad that finished third at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

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Stellenbosch is not ready to lose one of their prized assets, with Barker claiming it is not the right time to talk about the player's exit while addressing the issue, according to a report by iDiskiTimes.

"I don't think it is the right time to entertain Adams' exit; we have to concentrate on what we need to do in the short term, which is to have a solid season," he said.

"Players like Jayden are important to us, and we need him to be focused, be with us, be present until the end of the season, and then we will see what happens."

In 23 appearances in the South African league this season, Adams has scored three goals and provided two assists.

After missing out on the final cut, the South African midfielder will not be part of Bafana Bafana's squad for the upcoming friendly games against Algeria and Andorra.

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The Stellenbosch star was included in the preliminary squad but failed to make the final 23-man list for the FIFA Series tournament in Algeria.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Barker explained why Maxim Gullit was not signed by Stellenbosch FC.

The 22-year-old has reportedly spent several weeks undergoing assessment at the club, but his signing was not finalised.