Mamelodi Sundowns FC's former star Lucas Ribeiro has officially departed Cultural Leonesa following the club's relegation to the third tier of Spanish football. The 27-year-old Brazilian forward joined Leonesa on a short-term deal in 2025 but struggled to prevent the team's drop. Ribeiro's move to Spain was viewed as a stepping stone, especially given the controversial circumstances of his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns, where he had previously alleged that the South African giants blocked lucrative moves by inflating his valuation. Despite the collective failure of the team, the former Sundowns star managed to put up decent individual numbers, bagging six goals and two assists in 31 appearances for Leonesa. Cultural Leonesa has expressed their gratitude to Ribeiro and the outgoing squad members, wishing them every success in their future personal and professional endeavors. Ribeiro's departure now marks the end of a difficult European chapter for the Brazilian forward.