R46.7 Million man officially arrives to rock the PSL with Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the signing of Argentinian star Matías Esquivel. The playmaker joins the South African Premier Division champions from Club Atlético Lanús. Is the PSL ready for this jelly?

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Sundowns welcome R46.7 Million star to the PSL

Masandawana has completed a move for midfielder Matias Esquivel for a fee of $2.5 Million (R46.7m). The Argentinian star helped guide boyhood club Lanústo to fourth place in the 28-team Primera División. All told he made 95 appearances for them, scoring seven times and teeing up 12 goals for teammates.

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Sundowns fans basking in glory. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana

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If you’re a Man United fan, as approximately 10% of the entire human population unfortunately are, you’ll be lamenting the long-term absence this season of Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez. Nicknamed “The Butcher” during his days at Ajax Amsterdam, Martinez has been a rare source of joy for Red Devils fans with his aggressive defensive style and uncompromising tackling, despite his modest height. But let’s also all admit that he looks a lot like his compatriot, Sundowns new boy Esquivel. Obviously, they aren’t related, but if you told us they were, we’d believe you! And it’s not just the peroxided hair.

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