Nils Koppen has been appointed as technical director at Rangers - alongside his crucial role in transfer strategy at the Ibrox club.
A club statement has confirmed Koppen will take on the post as technical director while continuing to oversee club transfer strategy in his director of recruitment post.
Koppen will take on responsibility for the "club’s men’s Academy, medical, football operations, performance and analysis departments" in his promoted position.
The Belgian will remain on the club's executive management team and will report to the new CEO on their appointment.
On his appointment, Koppen commented: “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.”
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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.
“We wish Nils every success in his new role.”
A Rangers statement confirmed: "Rangers Football Club are delighted to confirm the appointment of Nils Koppen as Technical Director.
"Koppen, the club’s current Director of Recruitment, will continue to oversee the club’s transfer strategy while also taking on overall responsibility for the club’s men’s Academy, medical, football operations, performance and analysis departments.
"Manager, Philippe Clement, and Women’s Football Managing Director, Donald Gillies, will join Koppen in reporting to the new CEO upon their appointment, albeit both will work closely in tandem with Koppen on a daily basis.
"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."
