Rangers complete loan signing of Ianis Hagi from Genk

Rangers have completed the signing of Romanian international Ianis Hagi on a six-month loan deal.

The 21-year-old midfielder, son of footballing legend Gheorghe Hagi, joins from Belgian side RC Genk.

🆕 #RangersFC are today delighted to announce @IanisHagi10 has joined the club on loan from Genk(@KRCGenkofficial) until the end of the season, subject to international clearance, with the Light Blues having an exclusive option to buy.

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— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 31, 2020

Hagi began his career with Viitorul Constanta before a move to failed move Fiorentina as a teenager in 2016.

He then returned to Constanta where he again impressed before signing for the Belgian side for around £4m, which made him one of the most expensive sales in the history of the Romanian league.

But, despite scoring three and setting up four goals in 14 league games this season, he has been allowed to move to Rangers who also have an option to buy.

Steven Gerrard says the club has been scouting Hagi, who will wear the number seven jersey at Rangers, for “some time”.

He said: “It was clear that he has the quality to help to make a difference to the team.”