Rangers appoint Nils Koppen as new technical director

Rangers have appointed Nils Koppen as their new technical director.

The Belgian joined the club in January as director of recruitment and head of the scouting department.

He will continue to oversee the transfer strategy while also taking on overall responsibility for the men’s academy, medical, football operations, performance and analysis.

The 39-year-old, who previously held a scouting position at PSV Eindhoven, says he is looking forward to the challenge and is aiming to have Rangers challenging for trophies on every front.

He said: “I am both honoured and delighted to take up the role of Technical Director here at Rangers.

“Winning is all that matters at this club, and it is my job to ensure that everything that supports our men’s first team, from recruitment, to the academy, medical, performance, operations, analysis, and everything in-between, is at as high a level as possible.

“I look forward to the challenge ahead, and to supporting the wider team as we work night and day to ensure this club is challenging for trophies on every front.”

Rangers confirmed the appointment on Tuesday.

Manager Philippe Clement, and women’s football managing director Donald Gillies, will join Koppen in reporting to the new CEO upon their appointment.

In a statement the club said: “Since arriving at the beginning of the year, Koppen has led on the significant task of implementing a new recruitment model, with Rangers striving to build a new, modern, and sustainable structure for the football club.

“Koppen will remain on the club’s executive management team, alongside chief commercial officer Karim Virani, and chief financial officer James Taylor.”

Interim chairman John Gilligan added: “We are delighted to have appointed Nils to the role of Technical Director here at Rangers.

“Nils has impressed throughout the club with his leadership skills. He’s built excellent relationships across both the football and non-football sides of the club, and his knowledge, experience, and vision to drive improvement make him extremely well suited to lead the football department.”