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Kemar Roofe makes bold Leeds United admission after sealing Rangers transfer move

Former Leeds United forward Kemar Roofe has explained how his time at Elland Road will help him prepare for his new club Rangers.

Roofe, who has just completed a move to the Scottish side, left the Whites at the end of the 2018/19 season after narrowly missing out on promotion to the Premier League.

The 27-year-old enjoyed a fantastic season under Marcelo Bielsa, scoring 14 times in the Championship and almost guided the Whites to the top-tier, but for a play-off semi-final defeat to Derby County.

The Jamaican was explaining how he is already experienced in playing for big clubs, such as Leeds and Anderlecht, as he prepares to make a positive impression at Ibrox.

Roofe told the Telegraph: “It’s all about Rangers and what we do. It’s about trying to win as many games as possible - I never focus on anyone else that I can’t control. I’m at Rangers, I’m part of it now and I want to contribute.

“I know how big Rangers are because I grew up in England watching football as a kid. I also know players I’ve played with who are from Scotland or have played with Rangers and Celtic. They’ve told me about it.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to play for Leeds and Anderlecht, who are massive in Belgium. I’ve had good experiences at big clubs where I’ve had to understand the culture and what it means to the area and to the fans.

“I know that if you’re second you’re nowhere in Glasgow, but that’s the case everywhere. It was the same at Leeds for me and in Belgium with Anderlecht. At Anderlecht, if you don’t win in style, it means nothing.”

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