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    Rangers FC sign Jack Butland from Crystal Palace

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Jack Butland: Rangers FC sign goalkeeper on four-year deal.

    Rangers FC sign Jack Butland from Crystal Palace
    Rangers FC sign Jack Butland from Crystal Palace

    Goalkeeper Jack Butland has joined Rangers on a pre-contract, pending international clearance.

    The 30-year-old, who has nine England matches, has agreed to a four-year agreement and will formally join Ibrox on July 1 once his contract with Crystal Palace expires.

    Butland, who spent this season on loan at Manchester United, will face off against Jon McLaughlin and Robby McCrorie for the position of Rangers’ new No. 1 when Allan McGregor’s contract expires.

    Manager Michael Beale has already signed midfielder Kieran Dowell from Norwich and youngster Dujon Sterling from Chelsea.

    Speaking after signing for Rangers, Butland said: “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 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.”