Rangers have signed Brazilian defender Jefte on a four-year deal topic to worldwide clearance and a profitable work allow utility.
The defender joins Glasgow from Fluminense after spending final season on mortgage with Cypriot First Division champions APOEL.
The 20-year-old has signed a long-term take care of Rangers till 2028 and joins Mohamed Diamond – who joined him on mortgage with an obligation to purchase in January – as everlasting additions to supervisor Philippe Clement’s squad already secured forward of subsequent season.
Talking after signing for Ibrox, Jephte stated: “I am delighted to be becoming a member of Rangers, it is a implausible alternative for me to take my profession to the following degree at such a historic and profitable membership.
“I am already trying ahead to assembly my new teammates, working with the teaching workers and persevering with to study and develop my recreation as a Rangers participant.”
Clement stated: “Jefte is an thrilling younger defender and I’m delighted to have him be a part of our squad so early in the summertime.
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“He has already proven that he’s a participant of nice high quality and potential and I am certain he can play a giant half in serving to our group progress – I stay up for working with him within the coming months.”