Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson has admitted that the Gers have “admired” Ibrox new boy Juninho Bacuna for a “considerable period of time” after finally getting their man earlier this week.
Bacuna moved to Ibrox from Huddersfield, becoming Rangers’ fourth summer signing, and Wilson is delighted to get a deal done to bring the Dutch-born midfielder to Glasgow.
Bacuna is unlikely to be involved this afternoon when Rangers take on Ross County but could make his Gers debut next weekend in the first Old Firm clash of the season.
Wilson is looking forward to watching the 24-year-old develop at Rangers under the watchful eye of Steven Gerrard and his staff as the Ibrox chief expressed his delight at sorting a deal that works for the Light Blues.
“Juninho is a player whose qualities we have admired for a considerable period of time,” Wilson told Rangers TV.
“The structure of this agreement in terms of the contract and transfer agreement works for us at this time. I know that Juninho has been very focused on a new and exciting challenge and that’s certainly what he now has here at Rangers.
“We know that he will enjoy playing and developing even further working with Steven and our coaching and performance staff.”
Bacuna’s arrival will further bolster the Rangers midfield after a poor start to the season – although it will really put pressure on Gerrard to keep his players happy.
With the likes of Steven Davis, Ryan Jack, Glen Kamara, John Lundstram, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Scott Arfield and Joe Aribo all competing for the three midfield spots, Bacuna only adds to the competition.
Whether Rangers manage to keep all of them at Ibrox beyond the close of the transfer window is anyone’s guess but trying to fit eight midfielders into three spots in the team is going to be one of Gerrard’s biggest challenges yet.
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