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DREAM: Siyanda Xulu

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The highly rated Mamelodi Sundowns defender's move to the Russian Premier League was confirmed by the Brazilians yesterday after the rigmarole of completing the transfer.

Xulu, 20, makes his way into the long list of Bafana Bafana stars who have earned big money in Russia, among them fellow defenders Matthew Booth and Tony Coyle, as well as Bennett Mnguni, Rowan Hendricks, Stanton Fredericks, MacBeth Sibaya and Japhet Zwane.

Booth, Coyle, Mnguni, Hendricks and Zwane have all played for Rostov.

Despite the deal being done, Sundowns still could not resist blaming Rostov for the difficulties with the transfer, which was only finalised a few hours before the window period slammed shut in the Russian league.

"Speculation had been that it was Sundowns who were holding up the deal, in spite of a statement on the website outlining the efforts Sundowns were making to ensure the deal went through, and the Russians changing the goalposts each time they had to sign the contracts," said a club statement.

The Brazilians were holding out for a R5.8-million offer in cash, while Rostov wanted to pay R4.5-million up front and the rest in instalments.

Downs coach Johan Neeskens had also been involved, saying the proposal from Russia was outside the South Africa club's evaluation of Xulu, who has one Bafana cap.

Sundowns have now wished Xulu well, saying "the move brings to an end months of uncertainty over the future of the young player" who was expected to fly out last night.

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Wed May 22 07:36:50 SAST 2013 ::

Sep 7, 2012

Thinawise

Finally the deal went through...
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Sep 7, 2012

PANJOdeTIGER

Thanks to the deal makers, Final the dunu-dunu player goes to Russia.... All the best player...
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Sep 7, 2012

qwaszx

all the best Siyanda

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Sep 7, 2012

Tbo.touch

Finally you dreams are becoming a reality boy. Gud luck ne.
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Sep 7, 2012

maneater

GOOD LUCK MY BOY LEAVE THE COWS BO MPHELA BEHIND AND GO MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF
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Sep 7, 2012

ericklets

Ai finnally, good going...

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Sep 7, 2012

NgwanaPapa2

Congrads and good luck. Make us proud son…
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Sep 7, 2012

Kabelo10

Goodluck boy, i bet he will be a captain within two season in Russia. he have everything the coach is looking for.
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Sep 7, 2012

PANJOdeTIGER

@ Siyanda Xulu,,,' where is Gusheshe? since the 2-1 downing by Matrtz United he went missing....
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Sep 7, 2012

Papage

Thank you Sundowns
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