Sundowns’ star striker Leonardo Castro is going nowhere, says Mosimane

30 June 2016 - 16:37 By Marc Strydom

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes his Colombian striker Leonardo Castro will sign a new contract soon with the club. Mosimane moved to squash reports speculating that the striker – a key part of Sundowns’ league and cup double-winning team in the past season – wants to leave the Pretoria club.Castro was part of Downs’ deadly “CBD” frontline partnership along with Keagan Dolly and Khama Billiat that was instrumental in the team’s successful season.His one-year contract came to an end on Thursday. “Leo is OK. Don’t worry about him – Leo will play [for Sundowns]‚” Mosimane said after Downs’ 2-1 Caf Champions League group stage victory against Nigerian club Enyimba at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday night‚ in which Castro was a goal-scorer.“You know me – I’m honest and direct‚” Mosimane said‚ asked if Castro still wants to turn out for the Brazilians.“Obviously he’s got some issues. You know the story. We will sort him. We will look after him. “He must also be understanding. He’s like me – on my contract‚ it’s not about money.“It’s about policies and some principles that I had to sort out. The money part I’m not so worried about.“I was sorted from day one – we are well looked after at Sundowns. We have never had to complain about any money.” Mosimane signed a new four-year contract with Sundowns on Wednesday.Reports have been that Castro‚ whose wife had a baby in March‚ has been yearning to return to Colombia.Castro was Sundowns’ top scorer in all competitions with 15 goals in his maiden season in South Africa‚ as the Brazilians won the PSL and Telkom Knockout in 2015-16.TMG Digital/TMG Sport..

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