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In-demand Deano van Rooyen shows commitment to Stellenbosch amid Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates links - ‘I’m happy where I am’

Van Rooyen, presently serving as the captain of Stellenbosch, has participated in 17 PSL matches this season.Additionally, he played a crucial role in Stellenbosch's first-ever major title victory, securing the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/carling-knockout-final-stellenbosch-fc-clinch-first-ever-major-cup-title-after-defeating-ts-galaxy/blt23fb162ffc49c553" target="_blank">Carling Knockout Cup</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

His impressive displays have garnered praise from fans of the two Soweto giants, with many singing his praises as a right-back.Additionally, rumours suggest a potential move northward for the player would be key to his rise, as he has also shared his ambitions to play for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/reported-kaizer-chiefs-target-deano-van-rooyen-makes-bold-bafana-bafana-claim-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/blt4bbc8b9b8bab953d" target="_blank">Bafana Bafana</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

“At the moment I’m happy where I am,” he told<a href="https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/transfer-centre/exclusive-van-rooyen-responds-to-chiefs-pirates-talk/#google_vignette" target="_blank"> iDiski Times</a>.“But whatever comes maybe, I don’t know after the season, we will see. But for now, I’m very happy here.”Van Rooyen was questioned about the possibility of following in the footsteps of his cousin Ashley Du Preez, who, alongside Zitha Kwinika and Sibongeseni Mthethwa, transferred from Stellenbosch to Kaizer Chiefs, “I don’t know anything about that. Like I said, for now, I’m happy here in Stellenbosch,” he concluded.

WHAT VAN ROOYEN SAID?

Amidst ongoing rumours surrounding van Rooyen's career, the player’s current focus is on Stellenbosch and their battle to retain their position in second place on the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/psl/table/yv73ms6v1995b5wny16jcfi3" target="_blank">PSL standings</a>.Moreover, van Rooyen will seek to impress national team head coach Hugo Broos as the Fifa World Cup qualifiers recommence in June.

WHAT NEXT? 

In-demand Deano van Rooyen shows commitment to Stellenbosch amid Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates links - ‘I’m happy where I am’ | Goal.com South Africa

Being one of the Premier Soccer League&apos;s most consistent performers, the 27-year-old has become highly sought-after.

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