DStv Premiership transfer window round-up

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DStv Premiership defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns have officially unveiled new Argentine midfielder Matias Esquivel.

DStv Premiership transfer window round-up — Mamelodi Sundowns announced the acquisition of Argentinian midfielder Matias Esquivel on a four and a half year deal. **Image:** *X/Masandawana*

The 24-year-old left-footed playmaker joins log leaders on a four-and-a-half year deal from South American outfit Club Atlético Lanús.

“The midfielder joins Masandawana as the second arrival of the mid-season window, following defender Zuko Mdunyelwa who joined in December 2023.

“Esquivel has joined up with his new teammates at Chloorkop as Bafana Ba Style returned from their break to gear up for the second half of the season,” the statement read.

🟡𝕄𝔸𝕋𝕀𝔸𝕊 𝕁𝕆𝕀ℕ𝕊 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝕐𝔼𝕃𝕃𝕆𝕎 ℕ𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ🟡

Masandawana let's welcome Matías Esquivel to the home of champions! 👆#Sundowns #WelcomeMatías pic.twitter.com/GHs7gWDoR7
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) January 25, 2024

Esquivel made his professional debut for Lanús in a 1-0 Argentine Primera División win over Racing Club on 8 December 2019.

Bidding farewell Esquivel, Lanús tweeted; “As a footballer of the institution, Esquivel has registered 95 games and seven goals in all competitions.

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“To Chino, one of the many talents of the garnet quarry, we wish him the greatest of luck. Success in your next challenge.”

🇱🇻 Club Lanús comunica: traspaso de Matías Esquivel a @Masandawana pic.twitter.com/VfmwiJipXp
— Club Lanús (@clublanus) January 22, 2024

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