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'I've heard good stories about him' - Ibrox expert seriously impressed after Rangers complete new hire

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Rangers Agree Excellent Short-Term Deal: 'I've Heard Good Stories About Him' – Ibrox Expert Impressed

Rangers have secured a smart short-term agreement for a promising new hire, sparking excitement among Ibrox insiders who praise the player's potential based on strong reports circulating within the club.[1][3]



Under new manager Russell Martin, appointed on June 5, 2025, Rangers are rebuilding their squad with backing from 49ers Enterprises ahead of Champions League qualifiers. This short-term deal fits their strategy of intelligent, low-risk acquisitions while offloading fringe players.[1]

The expert, speaking to Football Insider, highlighted: "I've heard good stories about him," emphasizing the player's character and talent. This hire joins recent summer 2025 signings like Lyall Cameron (pre-contract from Dundee, announced June 17), Max Aarons (season-long loan from Bournemouth), Oscar Cortes (permanent from Lens for ~£4M), Joe Rothwell (three-year deal from Bournemouth), Emmanuel Fernandez (four-year deal from an undisclosed club), Thelo Aasgaard (permanent, undisclosed fee), Nasser Djiga (loan from Wolves), and Djeidi Gassama (£2.2M from Sheffield Wednesday).[1][3][4]

Thelo Aasgaard, who spoke in a December 28 press conference after a Motherwell match, expressed pride in joining "such a big club" and embracing the responsibility, underscoring the positive vibe around new additions. Gassama has already notched disciplinary notes with 6 yellows, while Aarons (4 yellows, 1 red) and Djiga (5 yellows, 1 red) show integration into the high-intensity squad.[3][4]

Outgoing moves include stalled talks for Cyriel Dessers to AEK Athens and potential exits for Hamza Igamane to Lille. No major fees in or out yet for 2025/26 per records, keeping finances prudent.[1][2]

This deal is hailed as "excellent short-term" for injecting quality and competition, with the expert seriously impressed by the buzz. Rangers aim to challenge in the title race, taking games as they come.[4]

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