Al Ahly Star Percy Tau Might Return to Mamelodi Sundowns on One Condition

Al Ahly Star Percy Tau Might Return to Mamelodi Sundowns on One Condition

Edwin Kiplagat
April 24, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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  • Percy Tau has been linked with a move away from Al Ahly
  • The South African star could return to Mamelodi Sundowns
  • Tau joined Al Ahly in 2021 and made over 100 appearances

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Percy Tau's future at Al Ahly is still unclear, with his deal expiring at the end of June 2025.

The South Africa international has enjoyed a successful three and a half years in Egypt, but it appears his time at the club is coming to an end.

Tau has been linked with a move to Al Ahly rivals, Zamalek, and his former club, Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Percy Tau during Al Ahly's FIFA Club World Cup match between Fluminense. Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images.
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The former Brighton & Hove Albion forward could return to the PSL or look for a club in Europe.

Egypt legend, Ahmed Hossam, popularly known as Mido, has asked his former club, Zamalek, to secure the services of the Bafana Bafana star.

"Zamalek must fight to include Percy Tau if he does not renew his contract with Al Ahly because he is a player that the white team needs as a right winger who plays with his left foot and is good at playing on the sides," per Kickoff.

Multiple reports have indicated that Tau could decide to join the struggling Kaizer Chiefs. A return to Sundowns is also an option for the veteran. However, the Lion of Judah might join the PSL champions if they win the CAF Champions League, per The South African.

Furthermore, he could stay in Egypt if Al Ahly go on to lift the continental crown this season. Sundowns and Al Ahly are in the semi-final and have a good chance of winning the Champions League.

Where will Tau play next season?

Why Tau missed South Africa friendlies

Sports Brief earlier reported on Hugo Broos explaining why Tau misses South Africa's friendlies in March.

Tau had an underwhelming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and was criticised by South Africans for his performances in Ivory Coast.

Tau's possible salary at Al Ahly

Sports Brief also reported on the wages Tau could earn at Al Ahly if he signs a new deal with the club.

The forward will earn a total of $5 million when his contract reportedly expires in 2028. He will earn $1.2mil annually in the deal.

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Edwin Kiplagat has five years of experience in journalism working as a Sports Editor at Africa Insight Communications and ESPN. Edwin Kiplagat is a Bachelor's Degree holder in journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.