Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the signing of Cassius Mailula on Saturday.
The 25-year-old joined the MLS club from Sundowns in a reported $1.6-million transfer in 2023 but failed to establish himself at the club.
Over the last two seasons, he went out on loan to Wydad Athletic Club and KV Kortrijk in Belgium – but had seen his contract that was due to expire in December, mutually terminated.
Since leaving Sundowns Mailula had featured 48 times for Toronto, Wydad and KVK respectively, scoring eight goals with eight assists.
On Saturday, Masandawana finally confirmed his homecoming, just hours before their MTN8 fixture against Polokwane City.
“A familiar face returns to where it all began. Cassius Mailula is back in yellow, ready for a new chapter with The Brazilians,” the club stated.
At Sundowns, Mailula burst onto the scene in the 2022/23 season when he scored 15 goals in 31 appearances for the club.