Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the signing of former Orlando Pirates defender Deano van Rooyen. Source
The 29-year-old has joined Masandawana on a multi-year contract, although the club did not disclose the exact length of the agreement.
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Van Rooyen was available as a free agent after leaving Pirates by mutual consent on 21 August.
The right-back joined the Buccaneers from Stellenbosch FC before the 2024-25 season and made more than 50 appearances during his time with the club.
His arrival gives Sundowns another experienced option on the right side of defence following injuries in that position.
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Khuliso Mudau is expected to spend at least six months out after rupturing his Achilles, while Zuko Mdunyelwa was forced off during Sundowns’ victory over Milford FC.
Van Rooyen brings extensive domestic experience after spells with Stellenbosch and Pirates and will now begin the next stage of his career with Sundowns.
𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 💛
Deano Van Rooyen is ready to begin his journey with Bafana Ba Style! Let’s give our newest arrival a proper Yellow Nation welcome 👆#Sundowns #WelcomeDeano#NeverStopRising pic.twitter.com/kFFx4HQL4g
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) September 6, 2026
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