Shankland completes move to Rangers from Hearts

Scottish striker Lawrence Shankland has completed his move to Rangers from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian, signing a two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months at Ibrox.

The 30-year-old player scored 88 goals in 171 games in his four seasons at Tynecastle and captained the Edinburgh club to second place this season, losing the title to Celtic on the final day.

Rangers finished third, eight points behind Hearts.

Shankland was out of contract at Hearts last summer and signed a three-year contract in late June.

The former Queen’s Park, Aberdeen, Ayr United, Dundee United and Beerschot forward scored 20 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions, including four against Rangers, as Derek McInnes’ side chased their first title since 1960.

Shankland has scored four goals in 18 appearances for Scotland and is included in the World Cup squad.