New signing Brayan Leon ready to win titles after swapping Medellin for Mamelodi Sundowns

The 25-year-old Colombian striker has joined the Brazilians on a two-year deal ahead of the second half of their 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign.

Sundowns currently sit second in the standings from 13 games, behind leaders Orlando Pirates, and have moved to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window.

The Brazilians are targeting a record ninth consecutive league title and are also keen to make a significant impact on the continental stage.

Born in Turbaco, Colombia, Leon enjoyed an impressive campaign with Independiente Medellin last season, scoring 13 goals and providing 11 assists across all competitions.

Leon joins fellow new Downs signings Monnapule Saleng and Khulumani Ndamane at the club and says he is excited by the new challenge.

He said on FARPost: "A huge thank you to Independiente Medellin for opening the doors to this beautiful institution and helping me grow on this path.

“To all those good people I met here, I'm grateful for the good and the not-so-good that happened. I wish them the best always.”

Leon will face competition for his place against established Downs attackers Peter Shalulile, Iqraam Rayners, Lebo Mothiba and Arthur Sales but added that he is keen to repay the club's faith in him by winning titles.

“I chose Sundowns because of the new challenges, and I think this is the best team, the most successful,” the player explained.

"It's always great to have these new challenges and to be a champion here. I really hope to return the favour. I already mentioned that Sundowns are the most successful team.

“That's what I'm here for, to in, to reap titles and to make it even bigger than it already is. I'm proud to be yellow.”