LYLE LAKAY
Transfer: Mamelodi Sundowns to SuperSport United The 32-year-old (left) re-joined boyhood.
club SuperSport United on a permanent basis after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract, with the option to extend his stay for another season, after he was deemed surplus to requirement at Mamelodi Sundowns.
The free-kick specialist reunited with head coach Gavin Hunt at Matsatsantsa and showed why he is one of the most respected left-backs in the league by adding value to SuperSport's defensive and attacking departments.
The 2021/22 DStv Premiership Defender of the Season's experience in the squad proved fruitful for the Tshwane side with his exquisite crosses and runs down the left flank while also chipping in with the odd goal and assist.
EDSON CASTILLO
Transfer: Monagas SC to Kaizer Chiefs
The Venezuelan international made the move to Kaizer Chiefs from Liga FUTVE Apertura side Monagas SC in July 2023 and quickly became a regular and a key player for the Soweto giants.
The 29-year-old has surely been one of the Amakhosi's best foreign players in recent years and had such an impact within the squad, which in turn earned him a call-up to the Venezuela national team for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Castillo has by far been Chiefs' best signing of the season, having been solid in the midfield with his penetrating passes and game-changing tackles and demonstrating prowess with and without the ball.
The midfielder could potentially play a crucial role next season by attempting to help Amakhosi get back to their glory days, but that is if they can keep a hold of him next season.
LUCAS RIBEIRO
Transfer: SK Beveren, Belgium to Mamelodi Sundowns
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