Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lucas Suarez has been confirmed as the latest signing by Uruguayan Primera Division side Liverpool.
The Argentine centre-back joined Sundowns on a loan from Club Atlético Lanús in his home country in January, but left the club at the end of the 2024/25 season.
During his six-month loan at the Tshwane giants, Suarez made 14 appearances in all competitions and netted one goal. But Sundowns decided against exercising the buyout option for the Argentinian defender.
Initially, the 30-year-old was expected to reinforce the left side of the defence, replacing Moroccan Abdelmounaim Boutouil.
Despite winning the Betway Premiership with Sundowns, Suarez was released by the club due to a series of poor performances. He notably made costly mistakes in big matches against rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The defender also did not travel with Sundowns to the recently concluded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA.
LUCAS SUAREZ UNVEILED BY URUGUAYAN SIDE LIVERPOOL AS THE LATEST SIGNING
“Defender Lucas Suarez is a new Liverpool defender,” the club said in a brief statement on their Instagram platform on Wednesday.
Liverpool is a club based in the largest City of Uruguay, Montevideo. They won their first-ever Primera División title in 2023. The club has also won the Supercopa Uruguaya three times.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS SECURE THE SERVICES OF LUCAS SUAREZ REPLACEMENT?
As reported by FARPost, TS Galaxy and Bafana Bafana defender Khulumani Ndamane is on the verge of joining league champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Talks between Sundowns and Galaxy regarding the Ndamane are reportedly at an advanced stage.
The 21-year-old is seen as a potential long-term replacement for Suarez.
Ndamane recently made his official Bafana Bafana debut during the national team’s international friendly matches in Polokwane in June.
Despite the reported interest from abroad, Ndamane looks likely to be unveiled by Masandawana before the close of the transfer window period next month.
Sundowns will open their league campaign with an away encounter against Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday.
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