Rangers have signed 19-year-old midfielder Mikel Arteta from Barcelona in a reported £6 million deal. Arteta has singed a four-year deal with the Ibrox side and becomes manager Alex McLeish’s first signing.
“Mikel is an excellent young player, and I’m sure he is someone who will really excite the Rangers fans. Dick Advocaat and I went to his home town of San Sebastian some weeks ago to talk with his agents, and I’m thrilled to have finally completed the deal. He comes from a great stable in Barcelona. Everyone can see the quality of La Liga, and he is a prime example of the talent on show in Spain every week,” said McLeish.
“I think the fans will see a class act when he pulls on a Rangers jersey next season. He is very comfortable on the ball and he has an excellent touch – and the great thing is his best years are still ahead of him,” added the Rangers boss.
Arteta, who is currently on-loan with Paris St Germain, will remain in Paris until the summer when he will join up with his new Rangers colleagues.
Filed by Tom Grealis
