Luke Le Roux arrives in England

South African midfielder Luke Le Roux has officially signed with Portsmouth FC, a Championship (English second division) club, joining from IFK Värnamo (Sweden).

At 25 years old, the Bafana Bafana international has penned a three-year contract, pending his work permit and international clearance. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.

🇿🇦 Luke Le Roux has joined English Championship side, Portsmouth FC from IFK Värnamo for an undisclosed fee.

✍️ Luke signed a three-year deal. pic.twitter.com/Tt7crZn8Gu

— SA Football Players Abroad 🇿🇦 (@SaFootbalAbroad) July 25, 2025

With this move, Le Roux becomes the second South African to join an English club this week, following defender Tylon Smith’s signing with QPR. A robust presence in midfield, the Cape Town native will look to bring his tactical discipline and work rate to an ambitious Portsmouth side.