Getting an opportunity to leave Mamelodi Sundowns for a team in Major League Soccer is a sweet financial opportunity, and Cassius Mailula is the latest example.CASSIUS MAILULA LEAVES MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FOR TORONTO FC
As reported back in July 2023, the 22-year-old forward from Ga-Molepo, Limpopo said goodbye to Sundowns after signing a four-year deal with Toronto FC.

 
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“Toronto FC announced that the club has acquired 22-year-old South African forward Cassius Mailula from Mamelodi Sundowns FC of the DStv Premiership (South Africa, First Division) through 2026 with an option for 2027,” the club said.“He will be added to the roster as a part of the U-22 Initiative, pending his medicals, work visa and the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

“We are very excited to welcome Cassius to our club and the city,” said Toronto FC General Manager Jason Hernandez.

“He is a player that will bring a different dimension to our play on the pitch with his versatility, dynamic movement, and finishing ability with both feet.

“He will also provide us with a new young profile off the pitch, with his humility, grit, and ambition to reach the highest levels possible. We look forward to working with Cassius and are happy to have him in the TFC family,” he concluded.

R450 000 SALARYWith the MLS known for publictly revealing player earnings, we have confirmed that the former Sundowns star is earning $275,000 (R5.2 million) in base salary and $291,003 (R5.5 million) in guaranteed compensation per year at his new club – Mailula’s monthly guaranteed compensation is $24,250 (R458,000).