All things considered, the Rangers’ last two moves have been somewhat unexpected in the current era of transfers.

The days of finding out the identity of the newest hire during a press conference when he was introduced alongside the boss are long gone. Days generally pass before word is released indicating that negotiations are on or that a bid has been accepted. But Mohamed Diomande was already signed before news of his impending arrival surfaced over the weekend, and he would have signed sooner if delays caused by Storm Isha hadn’t arisen.

Brazilian has now retreated. The most recent person to accept to relocate to Govan is Jefte. After Josh Doig’s connections proved fruitless, this one appeared out of nowhere. Since the 20-year-old is still in the early stages of his career, transferring straight from Brazil to Scotland isn’t exactly a well-known option. What are Gers receiving, though?Record Sport looks at the upcoming new signing of Philippe Clement.

The Rio native, 20, joined Fluminense’s development setup in 2017 and began his career there. But even after rising through the levels and signing a four-year contract in 2021, he is expected to depart Maracana without playing for the first team. He has played the most of his football for the Under 20 team. Making the left back slot his own in the first squad was always going to be a difficult assignment, especially with Real Madrid icon Marcelo returning to the club and leading them to Copa Libertadores gold. As a result, he was moved out to APOEL Nicosia in Cyprus after extending his Fluminense contract until 2026. He has made 20 appearances there this season, contributing three goals and setting up four more for his colleagues. Playing in one of APOEL’s Conference League qualifiers, he gained some experience with European football.

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For managers searching for value for their money, versatility is always a plus. Because he can play left wing, left midfield, or left beck, Jefte is a good fit in this regard. He has only played left back for APOEL, though, and that is where Clement would probably deploy him in the Rangers lineup. Jefte is eager to score goals, as one might anticipate from a full back from Brazil, and he will have to do so at Rangers. The Light Blues’ offensive approach in recent years has primarily relied on James Tavernier and Borna Barisic. Jefte will be expected to produce in kind, though it will be difficult to match Tavernier’s stats.

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