Hannover 96 sporting director Marcus Mann has detailed the "exceptional" Rabbi Matondo qualities that led to a loan deal from Rangers.
The German Bundesliga 2 side signed the 24-year-old on loan for the second half of the season with the option to make the deal permanent in the summer.
Matondo has only played eight times for Rangers this season due to injury struggles and then a lack of consistent form for the club.
However, Mann is confident Matondo will provide major attacking threat for Hannover as he cited the player's "exceptional" speed and acceleration, dribbling ability and long-range shooting prowess.
He told the club website: "Rabbi has received an excellent football education, took his first steps in professional football at a very young age and has steadily developed himself and his game over the course of his career.
"He brings skills that will give our squad more variability and depth. His speed and acceleration are certainly exceptional. He also stands out for his dribbling, he has a good drive towards goal and can also be dangerous from a distance.
"He is a totally positive guy who will also fit in well and quickly on a personal level. In our discussions together, he was very interested and open to our club, our goals and our idea of playing football. We are happy that he has chosen 96 and are convinced that he can give our offensive game additional impetus."
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Matondo said of his switch to Hannover: "During my time at Schalke, I had a lot of contact with Salif Sané, who told me a lot and only positive things about Hannover 96. So I already knew a lot about the club before our first conversation and, while we were talking, I had the feeling that 96 was a great fit.
"It's a big club with an exciting team and really good conditions - just looking at the stadium. I'm really looking forward to playing here. I'm very motivated to do my part to ensure that we have a really successful second half of the season and are in the race for the top spots until the end."
A Rangers statement on the deal confirmed: "Rangers can today confirm that Rabbi Matondo has joined German side Hannover 96 on loan, subject to international clearance.
"The winger, who signed for Rangers in the summer of 2022, will spend the remainder of the campaign with the Bundesliga 2 side, with an option to make the move permanent.
"Everyone at Rangers wishes Rabbi all the best for his loan."
