Harambee Stars centre back Brian Mandela is set to be handed a new deal by South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns.Mandela ran out of contract with the club on June 30 but Sundowns didn’t let him go an indication that he falls in coach Rhulani Mokwena’s plan heading to the new season.Reports indicate that the defender has been in the Sundowns camp in Rustenburg preparing for the new season that is expected to kick off on August 4.##NAJAVA_MECA_7396046##According to Soccerladuma, the centre back is likely to be handed a two-year long deal“Brian is in camp with the team. He could not be with the team if they didn’t need him. I think they need him though as a player he is not quite sure of his future,” a source told the South African publication.Kiplangat excited ahead of return to FKF PL after seven years in the coldMandela was used in league and CAF Champions League matches last season but at some point, injuries slowed him down.“If you look at the central defenders we have he still has space to play or provide back up in times of injuries and suspensions,” added the source.Mandela joined Sundowns in 2020 from Maritzburg on a three-year long deal. He has won three league titles with the Pretoria based club.Brian Mandela wins second South African league title with Mamelodi SundownsSundowns who will be bidding to recapture the continental crown in the new season have ruled the South African league for the last six seasons.Mandela has made 35 appearances for the national team and scored three goals in the process.Locally, the defender has played for Posta Rangers and Tusker.
