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The National (Scotland)
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Stewart Wilson

Rangers confirm Philippe Clement as new manager on three-and-a-half year deal

Rangers have announced Philippe Clement as their new manager on a three-and-a-half year deal. The 49-year-old joins after being relieved of his duties at Monaco at the end of last season.

He previously lifted three consecutive Belgian titles, one with Genk 2018/19 and then two with Club Brugge in 2019/20 and 2020/21 as well as the Belgian Super Cup.

Speaking for the first time after his appointment, Clement said: “I am honoured to have been appointed as the new manager of Rangers Football Club and I’d like to thank the board for giving me this opportunity. I am hugely excited by this chance to achieve success at one of Europe’s most iconic clubs across four competitions in what remains of this season and beyond.   “I am looking forward to meeting with the players in the coming days and to meeting our supporters at next Saturday’s home match with Hibernian, as we set out together to create a successful, winning Rangers.”

Rangers Chairman, John Bennett added: “I would like to offer my warm congratulations to Philippe as he becomes our 19th manager.   “His appointment comes at the end of a carefully planned and comprehensive recruitment process. A team led by our CEO James Bisgrove, members of the board, and former Rangers player and manager Graeme Souness, has spent the last 10 days interviewing several high calibre candidates, with those individuals undergoing a rigorous interview and vetting process. We thank all candidates for their interest in the position.   “Philippe proved to be the outstanding candidate across all the key criteria, reinforced by his track record of winning titles and I wish him every success as he leads us forward.”

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