The 25-year-old former Junior FC and Pereira attacker netted 33 goals and provided 17 assists in 118 games in all competitions for Medellin.

Last term, he scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists.

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Leon is said to have completed a $3.2 million, three-year deal with an option to extend, that also includes a sell-on clause, according to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra.

Italian sports writer Fabrizio Romano posted on Twitter: “After fullback Juan Arizala sold to Udinese as revealed last week, Independiente Medellin prepare one more sale.

“Brayan Leon leaves the club to join Mamelodi Sundowns for $3.5m package plus sell-on clause.”