Newly signed striker Fashion Sakala has revealed he chose Rangers over teams from the English Premier League following a heart-to-heart with manager Steven Gerrard.
The 24-year-old Zambian striker will join the Ibrox club on a free transfer this summer after an impressive spell in Belgian football with KV Oostende, with the pacy hitman penning a four-year deal.
With his Oostende contract running out at the end of the current season, and having scored 14 goals so far this campaign, Sakala was a wanted man, and he's revealed just how in demand he was - before the lure of playing for Gerrard proved to irresistible.
Speaking to Zambian radio station Q-FM, Sakala said: "Honestly, I had a lot of options.
"I had teams in the Premier League, three teams from England. I had two teams from France, in Ligue 1.
"I also had a lot of options from Spain, in La Liga.
"But before making any decision, I always pray. And God showed me the direction to choose Rangers.
"I believe that's the best decision that I've made. I believe it is the right decision because looking at how Rangers play, I will fit in quickly.
"The kind of style they play is almost the same way I play, and also how the coach explained he wants me to play is exactly how I play.
"Honestly, this is a time when I feel like God has really answered my prayers.
"Looking at the profile of Steven Gerrard, the first time he called me he told me that I'm a very good player and I have a lot to achieve.
"And looking at his profile, him telling me that really touched my heart.
"I felt like I have a journey to follow.
"He gave me a few names of big players he played with and I couldn't believe that he was comparing me to those big names, that's how he sees me playing.
"From the first time we started talking, I could tell that he really believes in me."
Sakala is the first transfer of what is likely to be a pretty hectic window for Gerrard and Rangers, with the Ibrox side preparing for their first Premiership title defence in over a decade, as well as the possibility of Champions League football.
