Rangers can today announce the signing of midfielder Dan Neil on a three-year contract, subject to international clearance.
The 24-year-old former England youth international arrives at Ibrox after spending the second half of last season on loan with Ipswich Town from Sunderland, making 16 Championship appearances as the Tractor Boys secured promotion to the Premier League.
Born in South Shields, Neil graduated from Sunderland’s Academy of Light and made 201 senior appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals, before becoming a free agent this summer.
As captain, he led the Black Cats to the Premier League via the 2024/25 play-offs, wearing the armband as Régis Le Bris' side celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in the Wembley final.
Neil made 47 league appearances and scored twice during that memorable campaign as Sunderland ended their eight-year absence from England's top flight.
Speaking to RangersTV, Neil said: “It is a new chapter for myself, and I am really excited to be signing for Rangers. I’m really looking forward to what the next few years can bring.
“I have played for Sunderland for a number of years and the weight and expectation of the fans to win every week and the feeling of it making or breaking people’s weekends is something that drives me.
“I’ve spoken to many people who have been here, and they said it's a very similar feeling, and as a character and a person that really drives me to give 110 per cent day in and day out, and I need that in my career.”
Rangers manager Derek McInnes said: "I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Dan to the club. He will be an excellent addition to our squad.
"He is a technically gifted midfielder who is strong in possession, can contribute goals and brings tremendous energy to the team.
"At 24, we are signing a player who is hungry and ambitious, but who already possesses significant experience and leadership qualities, having captained Sunderland to promotion to the Premier League in 2025.
"I'm really looking forward to working with Dan throughout pre-season as we prepare for the challenges ahead."
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