Fernandez ‘shocked’ by curiosity from membership as ‘enormous’ as Rangers

Fernandez ‘shocked’ by curiosity from membership as ‘enormous’ as Rangers

Emmanuel Fernandez admits he “was shocked” {that a} membership as “enormous” as Rangers have been fascinated by his providers earlier than signing a four-year contract and exiting Peterborough United.

The 23-year-old centre-half was in a aspect that completed 18th in League One final season however now has the prospect of taking part in within the Champions League.

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“I’m honoured,” he informed Rangers’ web site. “It’s a enormous membership with an ideal fanbase and I feel I can kickstart my profession and have an excellent journey right here.

“I used to be shocked after I heard about Rangers, as a result of it’s such an enormous membership, but it surely was the place I wished to be.

“I have not performed at this stage, there will probably be numerous life adjustments for me, however it’s one thing I need to be a part of and I can not wait to get began.”

Beginning as a youth with Brentford, Fernandez signed senior phrases with Gillingham however was launched after mortgage spells with Sheppey United and Margate.

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He then spent a 12 months with Ramsgate earlier than becoming a member of Peterborough in 2021, but it surely was not till after additional loans to Spalding United and Barnet that he grew to become a first-team common, making 42 appearances final season.

Rangers head coach Russell Martin believes Fernandez has “an enormous quantity of potential”.

He stated: “He has a powerful bodily presence, is a commanding defender and I consider, on this atmosphere, we can assist him develop and supply him with the alternatives to take his recreation to the following stage.”

Sporting director Kevin Thelwell added that Rangers “have been impressed together with his growth and journey from non-league soccer to League One”.

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