
Mamelodi Sundowns have officially announced the signing of defender Deano van Rooyen from Orlando Pirates, the club's fifth acquisition of the current transfer window. The former Pirates player joins the African champions on a multi-year contract. The confirmation was reported by South African sports media on 6 September 2026. Van Rooyen's move marks a notable transfer between two of the country's biggest football clubs, strengthening Sundowns' defensive options ahead of the new season.
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