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Prolific striker Cassius Mailula has left the DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns to join North American side, Toronto FC.
The 22-year-old will be part of the MLS Initiative through 2026 with an option for 2027.
He will be added to the roster as a part of the U-22 Initiative, pending his medicals, work visa and the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC), the club said.
Mailula joins Toronto FC after spending his maiden season with Sundowns where he registered sixteen goals and five assists in 32 matches across all competitions.
Toronto FC General Manager Jason Hernandez said they are very excited to have Cassius at the club and the city.
“He is a player that will bring a different dimension to our play on the pitch with his versatility, dynamic movement, and finishing ability with both feet.
“He will also provide us with a new young profile off the pitch, with his humility, grit, and ambition to reach the highest levels possible.
“We look forward to working with Cassius and are happy to have him in the TFC family.”
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A product of the Mamelodi Sundowns Academy, the South African international signed his first professional contract with the club in August 2022 and made his professional debut in a DStv Premiership match against Chippa United on September 7, 2022.
In his first season (2022/2023) with Sundowns, Mailula helped the team secure their sixth consecutive Premiership title.
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