Rangers sign Emmanuel Fernandez from Peterborough on four-year-deal

Rangers have announced the signing of Emmanuel Fernandez from Peterborough.

The 23-year-old defender joins from the League One side on a four-year-deal.

Having joined Peterborough in 2021, the centre-back also played for Gillingham and Ramsgate, and made 42 appearances last season.

The signing comes amid talks to sign Thelo Aasgaard from Luton Town on a permanent transfer, following the signing of Joe Rothwell from English Premier League side Bournemouth on Wednesday.

He has signed a three-year deal with Russell Martin’s men and joins Lyall Cameron, Max Aarons as new recruits, and Oscar Cortes, who turned his loan into a permanent deal.

Emmanuel Fernandez said: “I am honoured, it is a huge club with a great fanbase and I think I can kickstart my career and have a good journey here.

“I was shocked when I heard about Rangers because it is such a big club but it was the place I wanted to be.

“I haven’t played at this level, there will be a lot of life changes for me, but it is something I want to be part of and I can’t wait to get started.”

Head Coach Russell Martin commented: “Emmanuel is a young defender with a huge amount of potential, and I am excited to welcome him to the club.

“He has a strong physical presence, is a commanding defender and I believe in this environment we can help him develop and provide him with the opportunities to take his game to the next level.

“I’m looking forward to welcoming him into the group and getting to work.”

Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell added: “I am delighted Emmanuel has joined the club, he is a really promising young defender who we hope can have a big future at this football club.

“We have been impressed with his development and journey from non-league football to League One and the dedication, work rate and ambition he has shown. I am excited to see what he can achieve here at Rangers with the support of the staff on and off the pitch.”