Transfer deadline day: Rangers complete loan signing of Ianis Hagi

Romanian international Ianis Hagi has signed a loan deal with Rangers until the end of the season.

The attacking midfielder has completed the switch from Belgian side Genk, with the Ibrox side having the option to buy the player.

The 21-year-old, son of the legendary Gheorghe, has ten caps for Romania and has featured for his country across the age-groups.

He scored against England and Croatia at the 2019 Under-21 Euros.

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Speaking to RangersTV, Hagi said: “It is a great honour to play at such a huge club with a lot of history and I am looking forward to meeting everyone in the club and I can’t wait for the first training session.

“Being in such a huge club and having this mentality of winning every game made me take this decision and I am really happy.

“I can’t wait to meet the fans and I can’t wait for them to meet me and try to build this relationship as good as possible.”

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Boss Steven Gerrard said he was delighted to add Hagi to his squad, saying: “We have been scouting him for some time and it was clear that he has the qualilty to help to make a difference to the team.”

With Jermain Defoe suffering a calf injury, Rangers have also reportedly made an attempt to sign Hibs striker Florian Kamberi on loan with a view to a permanent summer transfer, but they face competition from clubs in Italy and Poland.

The player is reportedly keen on making the switch to Ibrox.

There could be more outgoings from Ibrox, with Middlesbrough the latest club to be linked to a move for winger Jordan Jones.