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Alan Galindo

Rangers announce Sunderland friendly as club confirm pre-season warm weather camp in Portugal

Rangers are heading to Portugal for a warm weather training camp.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men will prepare for the new domestic campaign and their Champions League qualifiers in the Algarve.

As part of the trip they will face English Championship new boys Sunderland in a friendly on July 9 at the Estádio Municipal de Albufeira.

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An allocation of tickets will be made available to Rangers fans for the 8pm kick-off with details to follow shortly.

The clash with Alex Neil's men is the second pre-season clash arranged by the Ibrox men who host Tottenham at Ibrox on July 23.

A familiar face could come up against the Light Blues in that one after the EPL outfit announced the signing of ex-Celtic star Fraser Forster.

READ MORE: Rangers and Celtic learn Champions League draw dates, qualifying details and group stage schedule

A Rangers club statement read: "As part of the first team’s preparations for season 2022/23, Giovanni van Bronckhorst and his squad will travel to the Algarve to take part in a warm weather training camp.

"The week of intense work will conclude with a pre-season fixture against Sunderland AFC, who were recently promoted into the English Championship after winning the play-off final at Wembley Stadium.

"Rangers will play Alex Neil’s men on July 9 at 8pm at the Estádio Municipal de Albufeira.

"We are pleased to announce that an allocation of tickets will be available to Rangers supporters and more details on this will be communicated shortly."

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