Rangers defender Borna Barisic has impressed in the early stages of his stint at Ibrox.
Rangers defender Borna Barisic has told The Scottish Sun that he has spoken to ex-Gers striker Dado Prso in order to seek advice about his time in Glasgow.
The Gers had already snapped up one Croatian defender this summer in Nikola Katic from Slaven Belupo, but returned to snap up left back Barisic too.
The 25-year-old defender had featured and impressed for Osijek against Rangers in the Europa League qualifiers this summer, with the Gers convinced enough to return and swoop.
Barisic has starred under Steven Gerrard, becoming a firm fan favourite already thanks to his attacking play down the left and with his crossing ability, whilst he has even been called up to the Croatia squad as he seeks to build on his three caps to date.
On Sunday, Barisic will play in his first ever Old Firm derby, and he has been speaking to The Scottish Sun about receiving interest from two prominent Croatian stars with strong Rangers histories.
Dado Prso and Nikica Jelavic both became cult heroes at Ibrox, and having been fan favourites during their spells with Rangers, Barisic has spoken to both.
Barisic admitted to The Scottish Sun that he watched both players in action for Rangers in Old Firm derbies, but spoke to Jelavic recently, who gave him advice about how to be loved at Rangers; by fighting and giving everything, and he wants to take that advice and make Gers fans love him just as they loved Jelavic.
“I watched Dado Prso and Nikica play in Old Firm games for Rangers when I was younger,” said Barisic. “I spoke with Nikica about it recently. He’s told me everything about the fans, what it means in the city and everything was positive. He gave me some advice to be successful at Rangers.”
“The main thing was that I have to fight here, give everything in every game. Nikica said if I do that, the crowd will applaud me and appreciate it. So that’s what I want to do.”
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