Earlier today Rangers confirmed the capture of FK Osijek’s international left-back Borna Barisic.
???? #RangersFC are today delighted to confirm the signing of Borna Bariŝić from NK Osijek on a four-year deal. #BornaBear
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— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) August 7, 2018
The left-sided 25-year-old was hugely impressive in our two-legged Europa League tie against Osijek and he caused us plenty of problems in the game, and speculation the other day was incredibly high that he’d impressed enough to earn a deal with us.
That has proven to be true and he has penned a four-year deal at Ibrox for a deal worth to be a reported £2million transfer. He now has three caps to his name for Croatia, taking in international matches against China, Chile and Mexico and he’ll no doubt be hoping for more having stepped up to our level.
???? FIRST INTERVIEW: @RangersTV subscribers can now watch an exclusive interview with Borna Bariŝić. #BornaBear
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What this ultimately means for the future of Lee Wallace is open for debate, and manager Steven Gerrard could use him at full-back or even potentially see how he features in the heart of defence at points, but either way it’s another talented body through the door as he continues his rebuild at the club and it’s a signing plenty of fans in the fanbase are happy to welcome given what we’ve seen of him so far.
Great signing. Very welcome Borna!! Watp????????????????
— Hernán Pacheco (@hernanfpacheco) August 7, 2018
Welcome to the world's most successful club, Borna!
— Liam (@Liamwatp) August 7, 2018
Borna under a Union Jack
— Rangers Central (@GersCentral) August 7, 2018
Delighted with this signing!
Somewhat disappointed he's cut off his marvelous hair
— Coulibaly Cartel (@Pena_Cartel) August 7, 2018
Superb signing really happy with this one ????????????????????????????????
— Kerry Hastie (@Scotskerry85) August 7, 2018
Superb bit of business
— kg bluenose (@GoldKrisgold) August 7, 2018
Absolutely brilliant signing. Welcome to Rangers Borna ????⚪????#BornaBear
— DougieTheDon (@DougieDon1) August 7, 2018
Superb business Rangers, well done. ????⚪????
— Darren Urquhart (@Dj_Dazavich) August 7, 2018