Rangers confirm signing of Dutch defender Robin Propper from FC Twente

Rangers have signed Dutch defender Robin Propper as Philippe Clement continues his rebuild ahead of the new season.

The 30-year-old has joined from Eredivisie side FC Twente where he was club captain.

He is Clement’s ninth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Jefté, Hamza Igamane, Oscar Cortes, Mohamed Diomande, Connor Barron, Liam Kelly, Clinton Nsiala and Václav Černy.

Speaking to Rangers TV he said: “Rangers is a big club and it feels really good to be here.

“I was glad to hear about the club wanting to sign me. I always said I wanted to have a new adventure in another country and when a club like Rangers comes in for you it feels surreal.

“This club breathes football and you want to play your football here.

“I spoke to Cyriel Dessers and Vaclav Cerny and they only had nice things to say about the club. It’s nice to see some familiar faces.

“You hear about the Rangers fans and how it is here and I am really happy to be here.”

When the signing was confirmed on Friday manager Clement said he was “thrilled” to get him into the squad.

He said:“We are thrilled to welcome Robin to Rangers and he will be an excellent addition to our squad.

“As a defender he is powerful and has great attributes, which include the experience he has gained from his years playing in the Netherlands and the leadership qualities he has shown from being the captain of FC Twente.

“He is excited to start the next chapter of his career in Scotland and we are excited to have him on board as we get ready for the new season. We are thrilled Robin has decided to become a Rangers player.”