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David Irvine

Rangers in Danilo debut tease as striker set to feature against Hoffenheim

Rangers summer signing Danilo could make his debut for the Ibrox club today.

The striker - who signed a five-year deal - is in Germany with his new team-mates for the match against Hoffenheim.

And club social media accounts teased a debut for Danilo as an image of the forward's number 99 shirt was posted ahead of the match.

The former Feyenoord striker only officially completed his move on Friday, but fans appear to be set to catch their first glimpse of Danilo in action this afternoon.

“I’m super happy. I can’t wait to start playing at Ibrox in front of the supporters.

"I am so in love already with the club and I’m excited to be part of the Rangers team. It’s time to get to work and I hope that I can repay the love that they have shown to me."

Manager Michael Beale commented: “Danilo is a player that I have personally been aware of since his time at Ajax. He had a breakthrough year on loan at FC Twente and then back at Ajax before joining Feyenoord last summer. 

“He has won the Dutch title in both of the last two seasons and his goal per minute ratio is very good. He is an exciting player who likes to create and score goals, he is one that I believe is a good fit for our squad and he will give us another big option in the attacking areas of the pitch.

“The discussions were ongoing for some time, so I am delighted that we finally have him at our club. Danilo really wanted this move and has a strong belief in the plan that we have for him and for the team moving forward - this was key in the negotiations as he really pushed to join Rangers. We wish him every success here at Rangers.”

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