Thapelo Maseko Set for FC Copenhagen Move After Mamelodi Sundowns Agrees R28 Million Deal

Thapelo Maseko is set to complete a permanent transfer to FC Copenhagen after Mamelodi Sundowns agreed to sell the 22-year-old winger for R28 million, according to reports from SABC Sport, TimesLIVE, and The South African. The deal brings a definitive close to a protracted transfer saga that followed a challenging period at Chloorkop.

Transfer Agreement Reached With FC Copenhagen

The Bafana Bafana international is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Danish side after final personal terms were agreed, as reported by Kurrently.co.za. According to TimesLIVE, Maseko is scheduled to finalize the move, bringing an end to his two-year spell with the CAF Champions League two-time champions.

Family members confirmed that the resolution has brought considerable relief following weeks of uncertainty. According to TimesLIVE, Maseko’s father, Motsamai Maseko, stated in an interview with Sowetan that the player is satisfied with the outcome.

“Everything is fine; he is relieved now. I spoke to the chairman [Tlhopie Motsepe], and he was happy, and he said, ‘Let the boy go and explore his talent because it was his wish before coming to Sundowns to play in Europe.’ We are all happy; he is very happy. I was with him, and he is satisfied.”

Motsamai Maseko, speaking to Sowetan (via TimesLIVE)

World Cup Success and Sundowns Friction

The transfer follows a dramatic international breakthrough for Maseko during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he helped South Africa reach the knockout stages for the first time in history. According to Kurrently.co.za, the winger scored a crucial winning goal against South Korea in the group stage to secure a historic victory for Bafana Bafana.

That international success contrasted sharply with his club situation. According to TimesLIVE, upon returning from the global tournament, Maseko was omitted from Sundowns’ pre-season tour to Austria and allegedly spent time training alone. Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso confirmed that the player had expressed a clear desire to seek a new challenge, as noted by Kurrently.co.za.

Prior Loan Spell and European Ambitions

Maseko originally joined Mamelodi Sundowns from SuperSport United in July 2023 following a promising breakthrough season with Matsatsantsa. However, regular playing time proved difficult to secure under the heavy competition at Chloorkop.

To regain his match fitness, Maseko spent the final six months of the previous season on loan at Cypriot club AEL Limassol. According to TimesLIVE and Kurrently.co.za, that stint in Cyprus successfully revived his career, catching the attention of national team selectors ahead of the World Cup, though subsequent payment issues at AEL Limassol made him reluctant to return there.

By moving to FC Copenhagen, Maseko follows a notable precedent set by Sibusiso Zuma, who made 188 appearances and scored 53 goals for the Danish club after joining in 2000, according to Kurrently.co.za. Maseko now travels to Denmark for his medical examination to formally conclude the multi-million rand transfer.