Ryan Naderi: Rangers buy German striker from Hansa Rostock

“He is someone with a lot of potential and I believe we can help him take his game to the next level.”

Speaking to Rangers’ website, the striker said he is now taking a step towards the Scottish Premier League: “I plan to make the most of this opportunity.”

Naderi holds dual German and Bulgarian citizenship through his father, while he also qualifies for the Czech Republic through his mother.

He started at a young age at local club Dynamo Dresden before joining Monchengladbach’s academy and played in the second team before moving to Hansa.

Naderi becomes Rangers’ fourth signing of the January transfer window, following the arrival of winger Andreas Skov Olsen on loan from Wolfsburg, midfielder Tochi Chukwuani from Sturm Graz and defender Tuur Rommens from Westerlo.

It came to transfer deadline day, with midfielder Joe Rothwell joining Sheffield United from Rangers on a permanent deal, while centre-half Clinton Nsiala was sent to Westerlo on loan with an option to buy.