Mamelodi Sundowns are closing in on the signing of Argentine defensive midfielder Mateo Tanlongo from Portuguese giants Sporting CP as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
Negotiations between Sundowns and Sporting CP are understood to be at an advanced stage, with the South African champions pushing to finalize the transfer in the coming days.
Tanlongo, regarded as a composed and technically gifted holding midfielder, has been identified as a key target as Sundowns look to reinforce their options in the middle of the park. The Argentine is expected to add quality, composure, and defensive stability to Miguel Cardoso’s squad.
The proposed move underlines Sundowns’ ambition to remain dominant domestically while building a squad capable of competing strongly in the CAF Champions League.
Should the final details be agreed, Tanlongo will become one of the club’s marquee acquisitions of the transfer window, marking a new chapter in his career with a move to South African football.
