Partizan boss confirms Vanja Dragojevic exit as Rangers close in on deal

Vanja Dragojevic has already been capped by Serbia (Image: Srdjan Stevanovic)

Partizan Belgrade boss Sasa Ilic has wished his captain Vanja Dragojevic well as he prepares to complete his move to Rangers.

As revealed by The Rangers Review, the Ibrox club are closing in on a deal for the 20-year-old midfielder.

And ex-Galatasaray and Red Bull Salzburg star Ilic believes Dragojevic will be a tough act to replace in Belgrade.

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He said: "Our previous captain Vanja has now left us and I wish him all the best in his future career.

"Every coach in the world wants as many quality players as possible to increase the competition, but it depends on the possibilities and certain things within the club.

"I hope that we will bring in a few more names who will bring extra class, which is much needed after his departure.

"We have already signed four new players, but it is clear we will need some more new players now.

"Partizan works in such a way that we are dependent on selling players due to our financial issues."