Jack Butland has admitted he is 'over the moon' after securing a move to Rangers.
The former Crystal Palace and Manchester United loanee has put pen to paper on a pre-contract and will officially join up with his new team-mates on July 1. He has agreed a four-year deal in a major coup for Michael Beale. It was a key position needing addressed this summer with Allan McGregor's exit and Jon McLaughlin looking likely to leave.
He will compete with Robby McCrorie - who has impressed when handed the chance by Beale to show his credentials - for the No1 starting position for the new campaign. He joins Kieran Dowell and Dujon Sterling in penning deals so far at Ibrox with the summer overhaul well underway as the Light Blues bid to dethrone Celtic and reach the Champions League.
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Speaking about his move, he told the Rangers website: "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.”
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