Closed: the summer 2026 window ended without this move.
Malibongwe Khoza to SV Ried
Last update: 113 days ago
Status and verdict
Did not happen
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
SV Ried are reported chasing Mamelodi Sundowns centre-back Malibongwe Khoza. The South African defender is at Mamelodi Sundowns.
First reported by iDiskiTimes
5 articles · 2 independent sources
What we know
SV Ried are reported chasing Mamelodi Sundowns centre-back Malibongwe Khoza. The South African defender is at Mamelodi Sundowns.
Reports describe the interest as a loan, with later talk of an improved bid after an initial offer was rejected. The story began on 21 June, when iDiskiTimes said Mamelodi Sundowns had turned down an offer from Austria Bundesliga side SV Ried for Khoza. Soccer Laduma reported on 12 July that SV Ried is still pursuing Khoza on a loan deal despite Sundowns reportedly rejecting the move. s0ccerparadise reported on 13 July that SV Ried is preparing an improved bid after Mamelodi Sundowns rejected their initial offer for the defender.
Key findings
- First report: 12 Jul 2026, Soccer Laduma.
- 1 independent source behind it (Soccer Laduma); 1 other outlet only repeats earlier reporting.
- 2 posts from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: negotiation.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 113 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soccer Laduma 12/07/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | SV Ried is still pursuing Khoza on a loan deal despite Sundowns reportedly rejecting the move Stage: contact | No history yet | Original source |
| iDiskiTimes 21/06/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Mamelodi Sundowns have turned down an offer from Austria Bundesliga side SV Ried for Malibongwe Khoza. Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| s0ccerparadise 13/07/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | SV Ried preparing an improved bid after Mamelodi Sundowns rejected their initial offer for the defender. Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| Unverified Facebook post 13/07/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | SV Ried are reportedly preparing a new restructured and improved bid for Mamelodi Sundowns young defender Malibongwe Khoza Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Facebook post 13/07/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Austrian club SV Ried are reportedly not giving up on Malibongwe Khoza Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 13 Jul 2026 · s0ccerparadiseSV Ried preparing an improved bid after Mamelodi Sundowns rejected their initial offer for the defender.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: negotiation
- 13 Jul 2026 · Unverified Facebook postSV Ried are reportedly preparing a new restructured and improved bid for Mamelodi Sundowns young defender Malibongwe Khoza
Repeats reporting attributed to s0ccerparadise. Stage: negotiation
- 13 Jul 2026 · Unverified Facebook postAustrian club SV Ried are reportedly not giving up on Malibongwe Khoza
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 12 Jul 2026 · Soccer LadumaSV Ried is still pursuing Khoza on a loan deal despite Sundowns reportedly rejecting the move
First-hand report. Stage: contact
- 21 Jun 2026 · iDiskiTimesMamelodi Sundowns have turned down an offer from Austria Bundesliga side SV Ried for Malibongwe Khoza.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: negotiation
Does SV Ried need him?
Centre-Back: the centre-backs SV Ried already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current centre-backs (5, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejan Radonjic | Centre-Back | 21 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Samuel Chukwudi | Centre-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Oliver Steurer | Centre-Back | 31 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Luka Capan | Centre-Back | 31 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Alessandro Goiginger | Centre-Back | 17 | — |
Recent signings in this position
- Luka Capan (Centre-Back)2026/27 · free from FK TSC Backa Topola
- Samuel Chukwudi (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from SJK Seinäjoki · fee undisclosed
- Dejan Radonjic (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from Austria Vienna · €200k
- Alessandro Goiginger (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from AKA SV Ried U18 · fee undisclosed
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 21 Jun 2026
- Latest report
- 13 Jul 2026 (112 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- —
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Player profile
- Full name
- Malibongwe Prince Khoza
- Age
- 22
- Agent
- —