Jack Butland officially signs for Rangers FC on a 4-year contract. He will move to Glasgow on July 1st, and hopes to play a big part for Michael Beale. Rangers desperately needed a goalkeeper and Butland’s coup is considered fantastic for the Blues.
The former Crystal Palace and Manchester United goalkeeper is excited with the prospect of a new club and regular first-team football. Speaking about his move, he told the Rangers website: “I’m over the moon. The club speaks for itself. No matter where you are in football, you know about Rangers Football Club. This is a huge opportunity for me, and I’m delighted to be here.”
“I feel great and motivated at the age that I am, and I feel excited at what the future holds. Doing that at a club that is equally as passionate about winning and being at the top was huge for me. It’s an important summer for the club and we need to get off to a good start. Getting the work done early is hugely important, so that we’re settled and raring to go when we come back in.”
Beale added: “I am delighted that we have recruited Jack. It was clear from our first meeting that we have a strong alignment on football and his development moving forward.”
“At 30, he is coming into the prime years of his career having already amassed huge experience with 300 appearances in senior football, including almost 90 in the Premier League. In addition, he has played for England at every level, including nine caps for the senior team and five for the Great Britain Olympic team.
“I feel that we have recruited an excellent goalkeeper and, importantly, a top person. We are delighted to have Jack and his young family arriving in Glasgow and look forward to seeing him excel in his time at Rangers.”
Butland had recently signed for Manchester United but barely played a game.
