Rangers have completed a significant transfer deal, securing young winger Mikey Moore on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. This move comes as part of head coach Russell Martin‘s efforts to bolster the squad during his inaugural summer at Ibrox.
The addition of Moore follows the recent signing of Djedi Gassama, as Martin aims to enhance options on the flanks. Moore, regarded as one of Spurs’ promising talents, is expected to face high expectations as he adapts to the competitive environment at Rangers, which includes the pressure of both domestic and European football.
Reactions to the transfer have been overwhelmingly positive, with several prominent figures from the football community expressing their support. James Maddison, a key player for Tottenham, publicly congratulated Moore, while Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal extended his well wishes with a heartfelt message on social media, highlighting the camaraderie that can exist despite club rivalries.
Former Rangers and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, who has been a mentor to Moore, shared his excitement about the transfer, stating, “Emotional seeing this, so happy for you bro. WATP.” The enthusiasm surrounding Moore’s transfer has even attracted comments from the entertainment world, with musician Jonathan Gill from the boyband JL encouraging the young player to have a great season.
Moore expressed his eagerness to join Rangers during an interview with Rangers TV. He stated, “As soon as I heard Rangers were interested and wanted me to come, it was a massive opportunity for me. I’m excited to be here and hopefully I can show the fans and everyone what I can do.” He emphasized his longstanding admiration for the club, noting, “My family have always loved them,” and remarked on the club’s rich history and winning culture.
The 19-year-old winger further elaborated on the weight of expectations at Rangers, saying, “At this club you need to go out and beat the team that you’re up against every single week. That’s what is expected of you. I want to play under that sort of pressure.” Moore also mentioned his conversations with Defoe, who encouraged him to seize the opportunity at Rangers, stating, “He couldn’t speak much better of the club and the people here.”
As for his playing style, Moore is eager to make an impact. He expressed his intent to contribute goals and assists, saying, “As an attacker, I feel that I can bring goals and assists. The main reason that I play football is because I want to excite people in the stadium.” He aims to captivate the fans through his fearless approach on the pitch, aligning with the team’s dynamic style of play.
With Moore’s arrival, Rangers fans are hopeful for an exciting season ahead, as the young talent prepares to leave a mark at Ibrox and help the team achieve its ambitious goals.
