Percy Tau has reportedly been spotted training with former club Mamelodi Sundowns over the last few days, with reports suggesting that this is merely to keep fit as he attempts to revive his career following a spell on the sidelines.
While there might not be direct talks regarding a contract should he impress coach Miguel Cardoso and his technical team, the possibility is not totally off the table. Tau seems to have already made himself comfortable again at the club, having been spotted in the VIP section alongside several Sundowns players during their 3-1 defeat to USM Alger on Sunday afternoon.
Tau returned to Chloorkop a few weeks after posting photos of himself training alone, prompting a comment from his former Sundowns coach and Bafana Bafana incumbent Pitso Mosimane, who wrote: “The Return!!”
It would not be the first time Sundowns have re-signed one of their former players this season. Cassius Mailula also returned to the club after training with the squad prior to the start of the campaign.
Aside from a costly mistake in the 1-1 draw with Wiliete SC in the CAF Champions League, Mailula has proven to be a strong addition to the squad.
At only 32 years old, Tau still has three or four seasons left in the tank.
Given his extensive experience — which includes spells in Europe with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Club Brugge, Anderlecht, and Brighton & Hove Albion, as well as stints at Al Ahly, Qatar SC, and Nam Định FC — he could prove to be a major signing for any team, locally or abroad. —iol
