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European club send message to new Rangers boss Van Bronckhorst after sealing Ibrox deal

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Rangers have appointed Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new manager, and former club Feyenoord have wished him well at Ibrox.

The Gers lost Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa last week, meaning Ross Wilson and co had to move quickly to find a replacement.

Van Bronckhorst seemed like the favourite from minute one, and Rangers have now confirmed his arrival.

A former Rangers player from 1998 to 2001, Van Bronckhorst has a great affinity to Rangers and is now back at Ibrox.

Not only that, but Van Bronckhorst has a league title win to his name as Feyenoord boss and even two domestic cup successes.

The 46-year-old has spent time managing in China but now heads back to Rangers as Gerrard’s replacement.

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Van Bronckhorst has been receiving messages from all over the world after taking the Rangers job, and Feyenoord have joined in.

Born in Rotterdam, Van Bronckhorst started and finished his professional care with Feyenoord before eventually becoming manage at De Kuip.

Feyenoord have now tweeted ‘good luck in Scotland’ to Van Bronckhorst, paying respect to their former manager as he embarks on his new quest with Rangers.