SuperSport United have announced that midfielder Luke Le Roux has joined Swedish outfit Club Varbergs Bois on a permanent basis.

The 19-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Swedish side as they prepare for the start of the 2020 season.

Le Loux will now join his new teammates and fellow South Africans Keanin Ayer, who recently signed a new contract with the club, and Tashreeq Matthews, who recently joined the club.

SuperSport CEO Stanley Matthews said about the starlet: ‘We are exceptionally proud of Luke being able to pursue his dream of European football in Sweden. He has worked very hard within our structures for the past five years.

‘He has been up and down between Cape Town, Johannesburg and the Netherlands and I’m delighted for him that his dedication and talent has earned him a good move at an early age to the right kind of club environment.

‘We wish Luke every success in his future in Europe and for Bafana Bafana.’

Meanwhile, the Swedish outfit said in a statement:

‘Varbergs BoIS FC announces the contracting of South African midfielder Luke Le Roux, from SuperSport United FC on a four-year deal.

‘The 19-year-old South African has represented his national team at all youth levels and was also the captain of the U17 national team. Luke was also selected and represented his national team at the U20 World Cup in Poland last year.’