Rangers wrap up Feyenoord signing

By European Football
January 5 2005

Belgium international Thomas Buffel is now a Rangers player, having spent the last few days in negotiations with Rangers a deal has finally being sealed bringing the forward to Ibrox, for a figure of 2.3 million. Several clubs were in for him including Benfica and Anderlecht, but Rangers beat off all comers to land their man. He has signed a contract which sees him tied to the Ibrox club for the next 4 and a half years.

"I'm delighted to have joined such a great club and I can't wait to get started," Buffel told the club's official website.

"Although I have not played for a couple of weeks I feel strong and ready for Sunday but it will be up to the coach if I play.

"I realise it is going to be a hot race for the league title but I have come here to do something to help Rangers win that title.

"Everything has happened quite quickly and I am really excited about this new challenge. The clubs made an agreement over the weekend and then a deal was struck today so I am very pleased."

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