Percy Tau has returned to Mamelodi Sundowns training as the former Bafana Bafana international continues his search for a new club after spending several months without a team.

The 32-year-old attacker was spotted at Chloorkop on Tuesday morning, just two days after attending Sundowns' CAF Super Cup final against USM Alger at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Tau watched from the VIP section as his former club suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Algerian side, missing out on another continental trophy. During halftime, he was also seen interacting with several Sundowns players who were not part of the matchday squad.

However, his appearance at Chloorkop on Tuesday attracted further attention after he joined Miguel Cardoso's squad for training.

FARPost has confirmed that Tau trained with the Brazilians as he looks to maintain his fitness while searching for his next football destination. His presence at the club has naturally raised questions about a possible return, considering the important role he previously played at Chloorkop.

However, the initial indications are that the training arrangement is not connected to a potential transfer to Sundowns. Instead, the former Al Ahly attacker is using the opportunity to keep himself in good physical condition after previously training on his own.

Tau has been without a club since leaving Vietnamese outfit Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC in May 2026. Despite his experience and impressive football history, he has yet to secure a new contract.

There has been some interest from South African football, with FARPost understanding that two Betway Premiership clubs previously enquired about his availability. However, those conversations did not result in concrete offers.

Kaizer Chiefs have also been linked with the attacker in public discussions, particularly after his name was mentioned during a hypothetical conversation on Robert Marawa's show on 947. However, the Soweto giants have reportedly not made any enquiry about signing him.

Tau has already made his position clear regarding his future. Speaking on Marawa Sports Worldwide, he revealed that he would be willing to listen to offers from interested clubs and was not ruling out any possible destination.

The attacker also explained that his next decision would involve more than simply choosing a football club. His age, the length of the contract and his family's interests would all be important considerations.

"I will listen if there are offers; I'm not ruling out anyone. There's a lot to take in, to consider. You have to consider age, how long the contract is and then family," Tau said.

The former Sundowns star enjoyed some of the best moments of his career at Chloorkop. He was part of the team that won the CAF Champions League in 2016, helping the club achieve a historic milestone.

His performances continued to improve, and he was named PSL Footballer of the Season in 2017/18 while also finishing as the league's joint top scorer.

His success in South Africa earned him a move to Brighton & Hove Albion in England. He subsequently spent time on loan in Belgium before joining Egyptian giants Al Ahly, where he won two CAF Champions League titles and was named CAF Interclub Player of the Year in 2023.

He later represented Qatar SC before moving to Vietnam.

For now, Tau's return to Sundowns training is understood to be an opportunity to maintain his fitness rather than an indication that he is close to signing for the club. Nevertheless, with his future still unresolved and two South African clubs having previously shown interest, the experienced attacker could yet return to the Betway Premiership.

His next move will depend on the offers he receives and the agreement that best suits both his football ambitions and family considerations.

Source: Farpost