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Gabriel McKay

Ianis Hagi completes Rangers move as highly-rated Romanian signs permanent deal

Rangers have officially completed the signing of Ianis Hagi on a permanent deal, with the Romanian wonderkid signing a permanent deal.

The attacking midfielder, son of legend Gheorghe, joined on loan from Genk in January with an option to buy set at €5million (£4.45million).

He had an immediate impact on Steven Gerrard 's side, scoring twice in a dramatic Europa League win over Braga at Ibrox.

However, the coronavirus pandemic meant he only pulled on a Rangers shirt 12 times before the season was declared over.

The Ibrox club clearly saw enough though, with confirmation on Tuesday that they've taken up their option to buy Hagi outright.

Genk confirmed the transfer on their website by saying: "Ianis Hagi (21) definitively switches to Glasgow Rangers.

"The Scottish club has lifted the purchase option for the attacking midfielder. KRC Genk had acquired Hagi from the Romanian Viitorul last summer, but left him on a rental basis to Rangers in January.

(SNS Group)

"We wish Ianis the best of luck in his further career."

Hagi had reported interest from Italian giants Lazio, but he was determined to return to Glasgow after enjoying his short spell at the club.

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