RANGERS Football Club are today delighted to announce the loan signing of Fabio Silva from Wolverhampton Wanderers to the end of the season, subject to international clearance.
The exciting forward will join the club from January 1 as he becomes Philippe Clement’s first addition as manager.
Silva joined Wolves from Porto in the summer of 2020 for a club record fee, having come through to youth ranks at Porto and Benfica.
The highly-rated striker became Porto’s youngest league player and league scorer in 2019, while he also holds the record as the youngest player to represent the side in European competition.
His impressive performances earned him a move to Wolves, where he has made over 60 Premier League appearances to date.
The 21-year-old is capped at youth level for Portugal and had successful spells on loan at both Anderlecht and PSV Eindhoven last season.
Speaking after signing for Rangers, he said: “I am very happy, when I spoke to people about Glasgow and about Rangers, everyone told me good things about the club and the history.
"I played here once with Porto in the Europa League, so I already know the warm club, the environment and the stadium, so everything is perfect.
"I am very happy to be here, and I can't wait to start training with the team.”
Manager Philippe Clement commented: “I am delighted we have been able to secure the signing of Fabio, he is a highly-rated striker and it is fantastic to have him joining our squad for the remainder of the season.
"He is a young player who already has some great experience in his career in both England and in Europe, and I am looking forward to working with him moving forward.”
Chief Executive, James Bisgrove added: “After speaking at length with Philippe, the Chairman and our Football board ahead of this transfer window, we are all aligned in the areas we are looking to strengthen heading into 2024.
"It is hugely positive to have been able to add to the squad so early, especially with a player of Fabio’s calibre, and we are delighted to welcome him to Rangers.”