Rangers have accomplished the signing of midfielder Nicolas Raskin from Standard Liege on deadline day.
The 21-year-old was one in every of supervisor Michael Beale’s prime targets throughout this switch window and it’s understood Rangers noticed off competitors from a number of golf equipment throughout Europe for the participant.
Raskin has agreed a long-term deal and turns into the Ibrox membership’s second January arrival following the signing of Todd Cantwell.
Sky Sports News understands Beale is delighted with the enterprise the membership have performed this month, regardless of lacking out on Morgan Whittaker after Swansea determined to retain the ahead, and Rangers at the moment are planning on making additional additions in the summertime.
Raskin stated: “I really feel very excited to be right here and I additionally really feel very proud to affix a really massive membership. I’m wanting ahead to enjoying at Ibrox. It was very thrilling once I was informed of Rangers’ curiosity as a result of it is a massive membership.
“I’m looking forward to making my debut and I hope it can be as soon as possible.”
Michael Beale is known to be delighted by Rangers’ switch enterprise this month
Beale added: “As a soccer membership, Nicolas is a participant that we’ve tracked for a very long time and we’re more than happy to welcome him and his household to Rangers.
“He is a young player that has already amassed good experience both in domestic and European competition. I am looking forward to working with him closely and integrating him into our team.”
Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson stated: “We are delighted to further strengthen our squad today with Nico’s arrival.
“He’s a gifted younger participant and somebody who I do know will take pleasure in working and additional growing his expertise with Michael and our employees.”
Raskin – who got here by way of the academy at Standard Liege earlier than a spell at youth degree with Anderlecht – made his senior debut in February 2018 earlier than going onto make 96 appearances in all competitions for his hometown membership.
Subject to his work allow being confirmed, Raskin will start coaching with Rangers within the coming days.
What will Raskin deliver to Rangers?
Rangers supervisor Michael Beale outlines why he believes Nicolas Raskin can be a robust addition to his squad
Speaking in regards to the midfielder on Monday, Beale stated: “He’s an excellent player.
“He is somebody that may join the midfield and the forwards, he is technically a really, excellent participant, he can play as a six or an eight.
“He’s an eye-catching one because of his age and the fact that his contract is running down. He’s got a lot of people that like him and is a player that’s very well thought of in the Belgium national team set-up as well.
“I would like gamers right here for the long run and to make us stronger proper now. Once the window shuts the teaching takes place and I’m wanting ahead to that.
“We always have different targets for every position – I am really pleased with the targets from our recruitment team, we are all aligned across the club.”
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