Mamelodi Sundowns have secured the signing of midfielder Miguel Reisinho on a free transfer from Portuguese side Boavista.
Reisinho, 26, spent part of his formative years at Vitória de Guimarães, featuring for their reserves, a club that is also a former team of Nuno Santos, Sundowns’ other Portuguese midfielder.
The duo, who have played together for Portugal’s Under-18, Under-19, and Under-20 national teams, now reunite under compatriot coach Miguel Cardoso, giving the coach an immediate advantage in building midfield chemistry.
Miguel Reisinho in action for Boavista. Photo Credit: Boavista/X
The playmaker joins Santos on a two-year deal at Chloorkop. Sundowns reportedly invested €1 million (R20 million) to secure him from Vitória de Guimarães, following his departure from Boavista after their relegation last season.
During his time at Boavista, Reisinho made 85 appearances, scoring nine goals and providing four assists, showcasing his creativity and vision in central midfield.
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Santos, meanwhile, endured a bittersweet debut at King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday. Freshly signed from Vitória de Guimarães on transfer deadline day, he came off the bench in the second half of Sundowns’ loss to Golden Arrows.
Nuno Santos during his first taste of the South African PSL against Golden Arrows on Wednesday. Photo Credit: Sundowns/X
Santos brings a wealth of experience from Portugal, including 139 top-flight Liga Portugal appearances with 12 goals and 14 assists, plus 19 goal involvements in the second tier.
Continental spotlight: Remo Stars showdown
Reisinho’s arrival adds depth to Sundowns as they prepare for the CAF Champions League second preliminary round clash against Nigeria’s historic breakthrough side, Remo Stars.
Sundowns, who did not feature in the first preliminary round, will begin their campaign for a second continental title against the NPFL champions.
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The first leg is scheduled in Nigeria between 17–19 October 2025, with the return leg in South Africa between 24–26 October 2025.
