Go Ahead Eagles star flies the nest for Rangers for club record fee | OneFootball

Oliver Antman has left Go Ahead Eagles for Glasgow Rangers. This was announced by both clubs on Monday. According to the Deventer-based side, the star winger leaves for the Scottish giants for a record fee.

The 23-year-old Finnish international Antman signs a five-year contract at Ibrox and is Rangers’ ninth acquisition of the season. “It’s fantastic to be here. It’s been a hectic few days, but I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates,” he said on the club’s website.

“I was immediately intrigued by Rangers’ interest. It’s a very big club, and you don’t get opportunities like this very often in life,” Antman added.

Manager Russell Martin is thrilled with Antman’s arrival in Glasgow. “We’ve been tracking him for a while, and his versatility in attack really adds to the attacking line. He’s a hungry player, and I hope he can be a valuable asset to us this season.”

Antman was crucial for the Dutch Cup winners last season. In 36 official matches, the Finn scored six goals and provided a league-topping 16 assists. So far, Go Ahead have only seen Enric Llansana leave for Anderlecht. The squad has been strengthened with the addition of RKC Waalwijk star Richonell Margaret.

Go Ahead’s director, Jan Willem van Dop, previously stated that catalysts Antman and Jakob Breum would not be allowed to leave Deventer for less than six million euros. While the transfer fee is still unclear, journalist Chris Jack claims it amounts to almost 3.5 million euros. De Telegraaf, however, have already assured that the sum, including bonuses, could reach 6 million euros.

GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield