Kaizer Chiefs have pulled off a quiet however vital coup by bringing again gifted teenage midfielder Steven Mendes from Hammarby Fotboll in Sweden. The 17-year-old, who left Naturena final 12 months to affix the academy of the Allsvenskan aspect, has returned to South Africa and is ready to rejoin Chiefs’ DStv Diski Problem squad.

In accordance with iDiski Instances, Mendes made an early impression in Sweden, adjusting properly to life in Stockholm and impressing together with his sharp technical expertise. However now, the teen is again the place all of it started, able to proceed his growth in a Nedbank Cup-winning Chiefs setting.

Mendes impresses at Zlatan-backed Hammarby

Hammarby IF, steeped in custom and based mostly within the coronary heart of Stockholm, are one-time Swedish champions and five-time Svenska Cupen finalists. With Zlatan Ibrahimović holding a 23.5% possession stake, the membership has loved world consideration and rising expectations.

Regardless of the status and alternative, Mendes has opted for a return to South African soccer. His time in Europe has sharpened his expertise, however house soil now gives the platform to shine brighter.

Aim scorer with aptitude returns to Chiefs

Recognized for his technical potential and highly effective capturing, Mendes has constructed a repute for scoring “something however abnormal” targets.

“Those that have watched Mendes in motion describe his targets as something however abnormal,” notes a supply, underlining the thrill surrounding his return.

Again at Chiefs, the midfielder is anticipated to be a key determine within the Diski Problem squad, who not too long ago lifted the title for the primary time because the reserve league’s inception.

Eyes on nationwide glory and World Cup ambitions

With the South African nationwide staff making ready for U17 and U20 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Mendes will goal to catch the selectors’ eyes as soon as extra. His European expertise offers him an edge, and Chiefs will hope to mould him right into a future first-team star.

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