Lucas Ribeiro Costa has ended his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns, alleging that they obstructed his move to Qatar SC. According to Ribeiro's lawyer, Jean-Louis Dupont, an offer was extended by Qatar SC that exceeded Ribeiro's valuation, but Mamelodi Sundowns attempted to inflate the price unreasonably, rendering the agreement unattainable. Ribeiro has escalated the issue to FIFA and is contemplating bringing the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport or a state court. He expressed confidence that the recent Diarra ruling would facilitate the prompt issuance of his international transfer certificate. Additionally, he noted that there was interest from multiple clubs, including some in Europe. Ribeiro's contract, originally set to run until 2028, was terminated as he felt compelled to defend his interests legally. Following the Diarra ruling, he is optimistic that FIFA will promptly issue his international transfer certificate upon Qatar SC's request, ensuring that his potential transfer remains unaffected by the ongoing dispute with Mamelodi Sundowns.