TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi rejects Mamelodi Sundowns bid for star midfielder Puso Dithejane

The 21-year-old former Kaizer Chiefs reserve team player has been a standout player for the Rockets over the past few seasons, playing a crucial role as the club finished in fifth place in the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season.

This term he has netted four goals and provided six assists in 15 appearances in all competitions.

The Brazilians were eager to add the player to their ranks, but Sukazi admits he turned down the offer made by the Brazilians.

Sukazi said on UKhozi FM: "It's true, we received an offer from Sundowns but we respectfully rejected it because it didn't meet our valuation for the player.

Kaizer Chiefs were also said to be keen on signing Dithejane, but didn't make an offer, added Sukazi: "There's no Chiefs offer for Dithejane at the moment, I don't want the Chiefs fans to raise hopes thinking there's an offer.

"What happened is that on Sunday afternoon, I was with Dithejane. He showed me missed calls. One was from Kaizer Jr, Tera Maliwa and coach Vela Khumalo.

“There was even a player from Chiefs who phoned. These missed calls are coming straight to the player, not me. If they want to put an offer, we will talk with them.”

“It's surprising because football life is really something else. You must remember how Dithejane left Kaizer Chiefs, where they told him to be a ball boy when he wanted to play," added the Rockets boss.