RANGERS have confirmed a new partnership with Hong Kong Rangers FC.
The new agreement will see a coaching and support mechanism set up between the two sides.
Coaches from Rangers will travel to Hong Kong to provide assistance in training sessions, in turn helping to develop the relationship.
The deal will also see teams from Hong Kong Rangers travel to Glasgow to take on the Ibrox club's academy sides.
Gary Gibson, head of soccer academies and international relations at Rangers Football Club, stated: “This is another exciting announcement as we continue to drive Rangers International Soccer Academy in different parts of the globe.
“Creating a strong relationship with Hong Kong Rangers will give us further exposure in the region, and that will see Rangers coaching staff travelling across to deliver camps and coach education events, build strong relationships with schools and welcome groups across to Glasgow for football, educational and cultural events.”
The chief executive of Hong Kong Rangers, Philip Lee said: “We are happy to be announcing that the HK Rangers will work with Rangers International Soccer Academy in Glasgow, Scotland, on local player development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay area. Both clubs will work together closely to develop local talents for the benefit of Chinese football.
“We are looking forward to bringing Rangers coaches to Hong Kong and taking groups across to Scotland to visit the World’s Most Successful Football Club.”
