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Rangers new boy Russell Martin shares what he thought of Ibrox atmosphere after playing there for Scotland

Jiri Skalak of Brighton battles for the ball with Russell Martin of Norwich during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton & Hove Albio...
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Rangers completed a deal to bring defender Russell Martin to Ibrox on Tuesday.

Slovenia's striker Roman Bezjak (R) has an unsuccessful shot as Scotland's Russell Martin closes in during the World Cup 2018 qualification football match between Scotland and Slovenia at...

Rangers defender Russell Martin has told The Scottish Sun that he can’t wait to play at Ibrox, claiming it holds ‘the best atmosphere’ he has ever played in.

The Gers have been busy this month, and quickly tied up loan deals for Sean Goss, Jamie Murphy and Jason Cummings, as well as signing loanee Declan John permanently from Cardiff City.

Manager Graeme Murty and director of football Mark Allen continue to work hard on more incomings, and they tied up another deal on Tuesday evening.

Rajiv Van La Parra of Huddersfield is tackled by Russell Martin of Norwich during the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Norwich City at Galpharm Stadium on April 5,...

Rangers swooped to land Norwich City defender Russell Martin on loan until the end of the season, securing the veteran centre back after his frustrating season to date.

The 32-year-old had been a key player for Norwich following his 2009 move from Peterborough United, racking up more than 300 appearances for the Canaries during his time at Carrow Road.

However, with just four league starts this season, Martin has endured a disappointing campaign, and is now looking to play regularly with Rangers for the rest of the season, potentially earning a permanent deal.

Jiri Skalak of Brighton battles for the ball with Russell Martin of Norwich during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Norwich City at Amex Stadium on October...

Now, Martin has told The Scottish Sun that he can’t wait to play at Ibrox, having played there for Scotland against Georgia in a 1-0 win back in 2014.

Martin called Ibrox ‘one of the best atmospheres’ he has ever played in, and is now looking forward to playing there as a Rangers player.

“I was in the team at Ibrox for Scotland and it was one of the best atmospheres I played in,” said Martin. “I’m really looking forward to pulling on the blue shirt now and playing there again,” he added.

Russell Martin of Norwich City(L) during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Norwich City at Villa Park on April 1, 2017 in Birmingham, England.