BREAKING: Brazilian full-back signs four-year contract with Rangers
Brazilian center back Subject to a work permit and clearance, Jefte leaves Fluminense to sign a four-year contract with Rangers. Jefte says of the club: “I am truly thrilled to join Rangers; this is a fantastic opportunity for me to take my career to the next level with such a historic and successful club.”
Under the condition of receiving international clearance and having a valid work visa application processed, Rangers has signed Brazilian full-back Jefte to a four-year contract.
Following a season-long loan with Cypriot First Division winners APOEL, the defender departs Fluminense for Glasgow.
With the signing of a long-term contract that runs until 2028, the 20-year-old joins manager Philippe Clement’s roster that is already set for the upcoming campaign, joining Mohamed Diomande, who joined on loan with a buyout clause in January.
Jefte made the following statement following his signing with the Ibrox club: “I am truly thrilled to join Rangers; this is a great chance for me to advance my career with such a storied and prosperous organization.
“I am already looking forward to meeting my new teammates, working with the coaching staff, and continuing to learn and develop my game as a Rangers player.”
Clement declared: “I am thrilled that Jeffre has joined our team at such an early stage of the summer season. He is an exciting young defender.”
“He has already shown he is a player of great quality and potential and I am confident he can play a big part in our squad moving forward – I look forward to working with him in the months to come.”
