Stellenbosch Star Deano Van Rooyen Discusses Rumours Linking Him With Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates

• Stellenbosch FC right-back, Deano Van Rooyen, is attracting interest around the PSL
• Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are reportedly interested in signing him
• The defender has addressed the rumours brought about by his stellar displays this season

Stellenbosch FC defender, Deano Van Rooyen, has responded to rumours linking him with a potential move to Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

The right-back is enjoying a great season with the Stellies and his performances have reportedly caught the eyes of the two PSL giants.

The 27-year-old has produced impressive performances throughout the season, eliciting rumours that he could be ready to join the big boys.

Van Rooyen has been a regular on Steve Barker’s side, and they are having a terrific season. They clinched their first-ever trophy when they won the Carling Knockout Cup.

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He has made 17 appearances in the DStv Premiership this season, helping his team to second in the table after 20 matches.

Speaking to iDiski Times, Van Rooyen made it crystal clear that he is happy at Stellenbosch.

“At the moment, I’m happy where I am,” he said. “But whatever comes maybe, I don’t know, after the season, we will see. But for now, I’m very happy here.”

Playing with his cousin, Ashley Du Preez, at Chiefs is an exciting idea he could explore at some point this year.

Adams to leave Stellenbosch?

Sports Brief earlier reported on Stellenbosch coach, Steve Barker, addressing the future of midfielder Jayden Adams who has been linked with a move to Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Stellenbosch FC star was also part of the South African squad that took bronze at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

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Barker said the time for Adamas to leave the club is yet to come but is open to losing him later in the year.

Ex-Stellenbosch defender discusses MLS

Sports Brief has also reported on Olwethu Makhanya opening up on his transfer to the MLS in the United States.

He left Stellenbosch to join Philadelphia Union in July 2023, right after the end of the 2022/23 PSL season.

He contributed to their praiseworthy sixth-place finish in the DStv Premiership and a Nedbank Cup semis.