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David Irvine

Jefte Rangers exit confirmed as club bank hefty profit from Palmeiras transfer

Jefte has completed his Rangers transfer exit to Palmeiras.

The full-back, 21, has returned to his homeland in a £6m transfer deal after a year in Glasgow.

The transfer deal will see Rangers bank a significant profit on the £800k fee they paid to sign the defender from Fluminense.

Palmeiras had identified Jefte as a key target, with talks kicked off last week over an agreement.

The transfer deal also includes performance-related add-ons and a sell-on clause.

A club statement confirmed: "Rangers Football Club can today confirm the departure of Jefté to Palmeiras for an undisclosed fee.

"The 21-year-old, who joined the club in May 2024, made 56 appearances for Rangers during his time in Glasgow.

"Everyone at Rangers thanks Jefté for his contribution while at the club, and we wish him well for his future career."


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"He was in yesterday morning and things have transpired that he's not here now, but we'll have to wait and see what happens over the next couple of days," Russell Martin told BBC Scotland of a deal for Jefte last week.

"It's looking likely he will be on his way and if he goes, he goes with everyone's best wishes and if for whatever reason because this is football it doesn't happen, he'll be welcomed back.

"We wouldn't let Jefte go if we didn't have plans to make sure we're not left short there."

Rangers had moved quickly to sign Jayden Meghoma on loan from Brentford as Jefte headed for the exit.

The full-back made his debut in the Champions League play-off round first leg defeat to Club Brugge on Tuesday.

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