Steven Gerrard comments on new Rangers midfielder Bongani Zungu

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Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has reacted with real positivity to the signing of Bongani Zungu yesterday from French second-tier club Amiens.

The Gers confirmed that they have signed the 27-year-old on a season-long loan and they also have the option to make the transfer permanent next summer.

He was part of an Ameins side that were relegated from Ligue 1 last season, but he played 24 games across all competitions for them and has impressed in French football.

Gerrard has explained how the all-action midfielder is exactly the type of signing that Rangers were looking to bring into the cub and he believes he ticks all the boxes for them.

“Bongani fits the profile of player that adds further strength and depth to our midfield. We made it clear that we wanted a player who will enhance our squad and starting XI. We believe Bongani does this,” Gerrard said, as quoted by the club’s official website.

“We wanted a dominant midfielder with the right profile who can enhance the team and compliment other players we have. We have monitored this situation all summer and now feel it’s the right time. This is a pleasing transfer for us and we look forward to Bongani joining up with the squad.”

Zungu is a powerhouse central midfielder that can sit in front of the defence to break up play and he’s got a great engine.

The 24-time capped South Africa international has had experience in both France and Portugal during his time in European football, but has now made the decision to try test himself in Scotland.

He looks like a much-needed signing for Rangers that can bolster their options in the midfield area, as Gerrard has looked a bit thin on the ground in that department at some stages.

Despite rivals Celtic making some eye-catching transfers this summer, Rangers have kept pace with some decent additions of their own and it will be intriguing to see what kind of impact Zungu can make.