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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Jack Butland signs four-year deal as he completes Rangers transfer

Jack Butland has completed a free transfer move to Rangers.

The experienced keeper, 30, has penned a four-year deal at Ibrox.

Butland - capped nine times for England - will officially join the club on July 1 upon the expiry of his Crystal Palace contract.

He had spent the second half of last season on loan and Manchester United.

Now, Butland will be the new No1 at Ibrox and compete with Jon McLaughlin and Robby McCrorie for the starting spot between the sticks.

On his move, Butland commented: “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, speaking to the club website, 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 becomes Rangers' third signing of the summer with Kieran Dowell and Dujon Sterling already agreeing pre-contract deals.

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