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In 2020, when the Chloorkop-based side signed the fullback from Black Leopards, they confirmed agreeing to a five-year contract with him.

Three years later, the Musina-born star is left with two years on the deal, according to information on the Siya crew’s desk.

There has been no official word from the Brazilians about any change in the Bafana Bafana international’s contract, although reports have it that a new deal has been bandied about.

Mudau has retained his position as first-choice right back in coach Rhulani Mokwena’s line-ups and played all the games as Downs won the inaugural African Football League two weekends ago.

As questions were being asked on why national team coach Hugo Broos excluded Mudau in his earlier selections, Mokwena was bold in his support for the player to be considered for Bafana selection.

“Losing Sailor was massive. He defends well, he’s got speed, power and attacks well. I heard Mark Gleeson in commentary (for SuperSport) in the last match against Orlando Pirates saying it boggles his mind that Sailor is not in the national team and I fully agree with him,” the Downs coach said, in part, back in September,.

When Broos finally called the lanky player up, he did not disappoint. He was the scorer of the second goal against Benin as Bafana moved to the top of Group C with a 2-1 victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Moses Mabhida Stadium last Saturday, although the ensuing encounter against Rwanda on Tuesday was a day to forget, with Broos’ men going down 2-0 and Mudau having a role to play in how the second goal was conceded.

Speaking to SAFA Media this week, Mudau confirmed interest in a European move.

“Obviously, there are rumours here and there, but I’m focused on my team that is Mamelodi Sundowns and I’m very happy, to be honest. But if an opportunity like this can come, I’d take it,” he said, in part.