The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Ibrox support convinced me to sign, says Dalcio
Rangers new boy Dalcio claims Gers fans were the biggest factor in his move to Ibrox.
The 21-year-old Benfica attacker flew into Scotland on Sunday night along with Light Blues manager Pedro Caixinha and fellow Portuguese player Fabio Cardoso, and signed a one-year loan deal to become the club’s third summer signing.
The former Portugal Under-20 international told Rangers TV: “What attracted me was the history of the club, the size of the club, and mainly, the supporters the amazing fans the club has.
“The gaffer was a real influence on me too. I know he is really competitive and ambitious, and that was the reasons I wanted to join him.
“Regarding Rangers, I heard about the club of course when I was young and a player playing with the youth teams.
“They came to Lisbon for tournaments and they would always bring lots of fans with them to support them.”
Dalcio will be used on either wing according to Caixinha, who spoke of an aggressive attacker.
Caixinha has already added 35-year-old defender Bruno Alves and former Aberdeen captain Ryan Jack to his squad.
Mexican midfielder Carlos Pena arrived in Glasgow last week for talks and fellow countryman, forward Eduardo Herrera, is also in Scotland as Rangers continue their busy transfer activity.
Rangers have also been linked with a move for Norwich midfielder Graham Dorrans.
Meanwhile, USA-based Alastair Johnston – a former Gers chairman – has joined the Rangers PLC board.