Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the transfer of Argentinian midfielder Junior Mendieta from Stellenbosch to the DStv Premiership champions.
The 30-year-old leaves the Cape side after three seasons.
The former Club Atletico Los Andes player scored 15 goals and provided 15 assists for Stellenbosch in over 70 appearances in all competitions.
Argentine midfielder Júnior Mendieta has signed on the dotted line! ??
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) July 3, 2023
Let's welcome the newest member of the Yellow Nation in the comments! ?#Sundowns #WelcomeMendieta pic.twitter.com/wBldGy0QX3
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— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) July 3, 2023
Let's make our latest South American star Júnior Mendieta feel at home and show him what it means to be part of the Yellow family! ????#Sundowns #WelcomeMendieta pic.twitter.com/IwWGhZSYnM
Maniedieta was instrumental in Stellenbosch achieving a club-record fourth-place finish in the league during the 2021/22 campaign and featured prominently to help the team to a first Nedbank Cup semifinal last season.
"Where I come from, football is everything. We go around the world to create memories for those who love the game as deeply as we do. No matter where I am, I always give it my all," the attacker told the club's media team.
"I know the sacrifices that our fans make, to be able to see us do what we do. It is only natural that we would want to repay their faith in us.
"This club demands that of us and what a privilege and honour it is to represent the yellow nation."