Sundowns’ Ribeiro linked with ‘blockbuster’ transfer

Mamelodi Sundowns are in advanced talks with Egyptian giants Pyramids over a deal for Lucas Ribeiro, according to former Egyptian player turned media personality Ahmed Shobeir.

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“Pyramids is in advanced negotiations with South African club Mamelodi Sundowns to sign the Brazilian winger Lucas Ribeiro Costa,” read a tweet from Shobeir on Tuesday.

‘Blockbuster Deal’

“Honestly, if Pyramids manages to secure the player, it will be a blockbuster deal and a very strong addition to the Pyramids team, especially since they want to sign a new winger to replace Ibrahim Adel.”

شوبير ”بيراميدز في مفاوضات متقدمة مع صن داونز الجنوب أفريقي لضم الجناح البرازيلي لوكاس ريبيرو كوستا، بصراحة بيراميدز لو نجح في ضم اللاعب فعلا، هتكون صفقة مدوية، وإضافة قوية جدا لتيم بيراميدز، خاصة أنهم عاوزين يتعاقدوا مع جناح جديد لتعويض إبراهيم عادل” pic.twitter.com/3ZKxrJC1Ze

— Ahmed Shobier (@ShobierOfficial) July 22, 2025

Brazilian forward Ribeiro had another fantastic season with Sundowns, helping them win the Betway Premiership for an eighth successive season.

Scoring for Sundowns

He also scored against Pyramids in the CAF Champions League final, though it was the Egyptian giants who lifted the trophy, beating Masandawana 3-2 on aggregate.

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Ribeiro has been nominated for the two main Premier Soccer League Awards this season – the PSL Footballer of the Season Award and the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season Award. He also finished the season as the top scorer in the Premiership, with 16 goals.