RANGERS International Soccer Academy are delighted to announce a new three-year agreement with Sichuan Rangers.
The China-based Academy, which covers the Sichuan and Chongqing regions, will work closely with Rangers Soccer Academy staff and coaches to drive camp events and tours to Glasgow, beginning in summer 2023.
Founded in July 2015, Sichuan Rangers has a core focus on youth sports and education and currently provides in-house school football coaching and extra-curricular weekend classes and competitions.
With a coaching team of 20, Sichuan Rangers endeavour to encourage more young people to enjoy football, while building the future stars in China.
Gary Gibson, Head of Soccer Academies and International Relations, commented: "I am delighted we have been able to finalise this exciting partnership with Sichuan Rangers FC and we are looking forward to growing this relationship moving forward.
"We will work closely with the club to assist with player development and coach education, and it will be fantastic to welcome the coaches and players to Glasgow in the summer for a camp which will include a mixture of football, education and leisure activities."
Michael Johnson, director of Sichuan Rangers FC, commented: "We are delighted to have partnered with such an esteemed club, and with summer fast approaching we can’t wait to meet the Rangers team face-to-face on our summer tours.
"As interest in football grows in China, we are excited to use all the tools offered to us as we look to further our coaching ability and grow the overall love of the game in our community.
"We wish to pass on a special thanks to all those involved in making this partnership happen, we wish you success both on and off the field."
The partnership is the latest in a long series created by the club as they look use their superb International Soccer Academy reputation to expand in new markets with the department now working across 12 different countries.
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