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Mark Pirie

Aaron Ramsey to Rangers transfer within 'normal wage model' as Juventus salary agreement explained

Sporting director Ross Wilson explained that Rangers are not working outside of their "normal wage model" to sign Aaron Ramsey.

The Juventus midfielder sealed a sensational loan switch to Ibrox on transfer deadline day.

Cash-rich clubs like Newcastle were also understood to be interested as were Wolves and Burnley but Rangers won the race for the signing.

With the Premiership champions struggling to match the financial muscle of the English Premier League sides, it has left some questioned how the deal is structured.

Aaron Ramsey is pictured at Ibrox after signing on loan with Rangers (SNS Group)

When Ramsey left Arsenal it was reported that he would be earning a mammoth £400,000 per week in Turin to become the best-paid British player of all time.

A look at the club's accounts tell you that's not quite the case but it's still comfortably in the six-figure ballpark.

Wilson has explained that they have worked with Juventus and the player to secure a package that doesn't wreck the budget.

Wilson said: "This is a really exciting signing for both Rangers and Aaron.

"As soon as I was made aware of the opportunity we had to bring Aaron to Rangers around a week ago, we have worked really hard to secure his signature.

“Not only is Aaron a world-class player who will play a key role in our team, his level of ability and professional standards will be an inspiration to our existing players.

“We see Aaron as a leader, a quality player and a wonderful character to bring into our club.

"I’ve admired his career since his emergence at Cardiff and across Arsenal, Juventus and with Wales. We are all looking forward to working with him closely.

“I am thankful to Juventus for their professional approach and discretion. Juventus and Aaron had many significant offers from elsewhere and we are delighted that he has chosen Rangers.

“Any agreement we reach has to be within our normal wage model and Aaron’s desire to play here has enabled us to achieve this with Juventus’s cooperation.”

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