Rabbi Matondo

2022 - 7 - 12

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Rabbi Matondo scouted: Rangers' new shot-happy winger with ... (The Rangers Review)

The 21-year-old Welsh international has become Giovanni van Bronckhorst's fourth summer signing.

Rangers need goals and direct players to take advantage of the space the more direct football in place at Ibrox creates and Matondo should provide that. Infact, it’s not uncommon when watching clips from last season to see Bruggee take a short free-kick in the winger’s direction, such is the trust in his one-v-one ability. In this writer’s opinion, Matondo could excel from the right under van Bronckhorst, particularly given his comfort going both ways when playing from his favoured foot. Instead, Matondo uses the presumption to his advantage and given his pace, is able to eat up a considerable amount of ground inside the pitch extremely quickly. Just as Rangers academy product Alex Lowry must choose when to play a pass that risks a turnover, Matondo must finesse his decision making, knowing when to lay off the ball instead of attacking another defender. A goal that demonstrate the value of the Welshman’s tendency to drift infield can be found below. As mentioned, van Bronckhorst moved away from his two touchline-hugging wingers seemingly due to the players he had available and Tavernier’s overlapping tendency. If he were to fulfil this role under van Bronckhorst, it would require him to use his weaker left foot on occasion, unlike Kent who is equally capable with both feet. When players receive the ball by the touchline, both the attacking and defensive team have an opportunity. Firstly, the winger’s breathtaking pace allows him to spring beyond defenders even when that route is his only option. Given his cutting pace, Matondo’s markers nearly always over-compensate for this dash on the outside. His deliveries into the penalty area last season reflect this fact, with the type of byline crosses Kent favours largely absent.

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Wales international Rabbi Matondo swaps Schalke for Rangers (Messenger Newspapers)

The 21-year-old has signed a deal until the summer of 2026, subject to international clearance. Matondo's transfer to the cinch Premiership runners-up earns him ...

“This is a big club with a massive history and I just want to create more memories and more history here at the club.” “He will bring many strong attributes to the team and I am really looking forward to seeing him in training this afternoon for the first time.” “I am just looking forward to getting on the pitch at Ibrox in front of the amazing fans we have here at Rangers and I am excited.

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Wales winger Matondo joins Rangers from Schalke (BBC Sport)

Wales winger Rabbi Matondo joins Rangers on a four-year deal from Schalke for an undisclosed fee.

He will bring many strong attributes to the team." He has been given the number 17 jersey vacated by Joe Aribo, who was sold to Southampton at the weekend. Matondo told Rangers' website he was "absolutely buzzing" to have joined.

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Rangers Sign Rabbi Matondo (Rangers Football Club)

RANGERS are today delighted to announce the signing of Rabbi Matondo from Schalke 04 on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, subject to international ...

Available in a number of size options in-store andonline. SEASON 22/23 HOME KIT: Our new home kit, inspired by some of our most iconic retro shirts, is now available. “We wanted to invest in a wide player this summer and we are excited with what Rabbi will bring to our group, with his speed and his general style of play.

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Rabbi Matondo: Rangers confirm 'strong investment' of winger on 4 ... (The Scotsman)

The 21-year-old arrives from Schalke 04 on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. He becomes the club's fourth summer ...

“We wanted to invest in a wide player this summer and we are excited with what Rabbi will bring to our group, with his speed and his general style of play.” “I spoke last week about my desire to add more attacking quality to my squad, and we all believe Rabbi will do that,” Giovanni van Bronckhorst said “This is a big club with a massive history, and I just want to create more memories and more history here at the club.”

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Rabbi Matondo explains Rangers transfer decision as new signing ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The Wales winger arrives from Schalke after an impressive season on loan at Cerle Brugge, with Gers paying around £2.5m for his services. A former Manchester ...

He said: "I'm absolutely buzzing to have signed for a club as big as Rangers. I'm just looking forward to getting on the pitch at Ibrox in front of the amazing fans. Speaking to Rangers TV, he vowed to create history in front of the "amazing" Ibrox faithful. And the 21-year-old has been given the chance to further revive his career at Ibrox under Gio van Bronckhorst, with his long-awaited transfer confirmed earlier today.

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Rangers sign Rabbi Matondo from Schalke as Giovanni van ... (The National Wales)

The Wales international joins the Scottish giants in a deal worth around £2.5million from the Bundesliga outfit. The tricky winger agreed personal terms and ...

“We wanted to invest in a wide player this summer and we are excited with what Rabbi will bring to our group, with his speed and his general style of play. “He will bring many strong attributes to the team, and I am really looking forward to seeing him in training this afternoon for the first time." His form in Belgium this past season earned him a recall to the Wales squad after he was overlooked for last summer's European Championships. “I am just looking forward to getting on the pitch at Ibrox in front of the amazing fans we have here at Rangers and I am excited. “This is a big club with a massive history, and I just want to create more memories and more history here at the club.” The 21-year-old joins the Ibrox club on a four-year deal, subject to international clearance.

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Rangers close in on Rabbi Matondo transfer with 'medical ... (The Rangers Review)

Reports suggest that the Ibrox club have sealed a deal for the 21-year-old with the Bundesliga outfit. It's believed that the transfer will cost Rangers in ...

"The Welsh winger completed medicals in Manchester and agreed on personal terms with the Scottish side. Official announcement soon." Sport1 in Germany report that the player has passed a medical and has agreed personal terms ahead of the switch.

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Rabbi Matondo Rangers transfer imminent after Wales winger ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The Wales international is on his way to Glasgow and will become Gio van Bronckhorst's latest signing.

Ianis Hagi is expected to be out for the remainder of the year after suffering a serious knee injury last season. Matondo will join fellow new faces John Souttar, Antonio Colak, Tom Lawrence in royal blue this season after finding himself out of favour at Schalke following their return to the Bundesliga. The Welsh international has been locked in talks with the Glasgow club.

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Rangers news: Rabbi Matondo finishes medical and personal terms (Ibrox News)

Rangers have agreed personal terms with Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo, according to Patrick Berger on Tuesday morning this week.

The new season is approaching, and it is time for teams to be fearful of the mighty Gers, especially with Matondo set to be flying down the wing. Matondo flying into Manchester to get his medical done must have been the smoothest transition, and with his personal terms also agreed, it shouldn’t take long. “The Welsh winger completed medicals in Manchester and agreed on personal terms with the Scottish side.

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Rabbi Matondo to Rangers transfer imminent as Schalke winger ... (Football Scotland)

The Wales international is set to finalise his move to Ibrox to become Gio van Bronckhorst's latest signing.

The Schalke winger has completed his medical checks and is now poised to become Gio van Bronckhorst's latest summer signing. Capped 11 times by his country, Matondo was left out of Schalke's pre-season trip to Austria as transfer negotiations continued with both clubs. Now in the final year of his contract with Schalke, the German side have decided to cut their losses on a player who scored two goals in 31 appearances for the club.

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Rangers sign Rabbi Matondo from Schalke as Giovanni van ... (The Rangers Review)

The Wales international joins the Scottish giants in a deal worth around £2.5million from the Bundesliga outfit. The tricky winger agreed personal terms and ...

“He will bring many strong attributes to the team, and I am really looking forward to seeing him in training this afternoon for the first time." “This is a big club with a massive history, and I just want to create more memories and more history here at the club.” “I am just looking forward to getting on the pitch at Ibrox in front of the amazing fans we have here at Rangers and I am excited.

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Rangers confirm Rabbi Matondo signing on four-year deal (Sports Mole)

Rangers announce the signing of winger Rabbi Matondo from Schalke 04 for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.

"This is a big club with a massive history, and I just want to create more memories and more history here at the club." "I am just looking forward to getting on the pitch at Ibrox in front of the amazing fans we have here at Rangers and I am excited. Speaking to the club's official website on his arrival at Ibrox, Matondo said: "I am absolutely buzzing to have signed for a club as big as Rangers.

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Rangers announce signing of Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo from ... (STV News)

The 21-year-old winger has signed a four-year-deal at Ibrox.

“He will bring many strong attributes to the team, and I am really looking forward to seeing him in training this afternoon for the first time.” “This is a big club with a massive history, and I just want to create more memories and more history here at the club.” Matondo, who has 11 international caps for Wales, said he can’t wait to “create more memories and more history at the club.”

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Rangers transfer news: Rabbi Matondo signs four-year deal after ... (Sky Sports)

Rabbi Matondo becomes Rangers fourth signing of the summer; Wales international signs four-year deal at Ibrox; Matondo spent more than three years at ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "This is a big club with a massive history and I just want to create more memories and more history here at the club." The winger said: "I am absolutely buzzing to have signed for a club as big as Rangers. I am just looking forward to getting on the pitch at Ibrox in front of the amazing fans we have here at Rangers and I am excited.

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Rabbi Matondo details Jermain Defoe talks and gives fitness update ... (The Rangers Review)

New signing Rabbi Matondo spoke to Rangers TV about his decision to move to Ibrox from German side Schalke.

I still have a bit more to get to so I will do that and I will do anything that needs to be done before the league starts. Big names in the game have been here and experienced it so it’s only right I give it a chance myself and make great memories here. When I heard about the interest it was always something I’d consider because of the magnitude of the club and the fans and history. I hear about it and it was mind-blowing how big Rangers is and how passionate the fans are. I look to help the team and defensively too when needed. It’s not every day you have a manager the size of Giovanni. I’m grateful he’s had an interest in me and thinks I fit the team and his style of play.

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Rabbi Matondo and the 22mph Rangers engine as he vows to make ... (Scottish Daily Record)

After clocking up 22mph in his sprints at Man City, the nomadic youngster is ready to make Ibrox his permanent home.

Like I said, when I heard about the interest it was always one I would consider because of the magnitude of the club, the fans and the history.” I always look to be as positive as I can on the pitch and obviously help the team defensively when needed as well. But I want to bring goals and assists, dribbling and be on the front foot. He said: “I feel like I took a good step last season in Belgium. But I felt like whatever step I took next, it had to be the right one. So, yeah, I just feel like it’s the right step to come to a massive club like Rangers. So there have been some very good conversations and they made me even more excited to pull the Rangers top on. “I feel like I have some good attributes I can bring to the team and hopefully create some memories not just for the team but also for the fans. And yet, with just three top team appearances to his name, Spaniard Maffeo was the only one to have actually made it out of the creche and into Guardiola’s dressing room. “I just feel like everything about the club feels right. The £3m fee which Rangers have coughed up to recruit Matondo from Schalke 04 means he has made close to £14m worth of transfers already despite failing to nail down a permanent home. “I got a lot out of it," Matondo said when asked about his decision to cut his first team teeth abroad, as a City graduate with a £10m price tag. Matondo was one a raft of highly priced youngsters to be cherry picked from Pep Guardiola’s moneyball kindergarten.

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Rabbi Matondo embraces Rangers culture with 'WATP' Twitter ... (Football Scotland)

The Welsh international is the latest player to join the Ibrox club this summer.

While he also shared a message with fans as he said: "It's time! That has even gone as far as the winger posting a new bio on social media. The Welsh international, 21, signed for the Ibrox club yesterday after making the move from Bundesliga club Schalke on a four-year deal.

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Rabbi Matondo in Rangers 'WATP' declaration as star nails social ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The Welsh wing wizard is quickly making himself an Ibrox fan favourite without kicking a ball for his new team.

So there have been some very good conversations and they made me even more excited to pull the Rangers top on. So, yeah, I just feel like it’s the right step to come to a massive club like Rangers. “I just feel like everything about the club feels right.

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Rangers confirm signing of Rabbi Matondo from FC Schalke (Metro)

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's team welcomes the Wales international back to the UK, Matondo having previously been at Manchester City.

Matondo has struggled to find a permanent home since he departed the Etihad three years ago. ‘We wanted to invest in a wide player this summer and we are excited with what Rabbi will bring to our group, with his speed and his general style of play. ‘I am just looking forward to getting on the pitch at Ibrox in front of the amazing fans we have here at Rangers.

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