Rangers have stepped in to offer Andreas Skov Olsen a fresh start after a difficult spell in German football. The Danish winger has secured a move to Ibrox following an underwhelming stint at VfL Wolfsburg, where he failed to make the impact many expected.
Wolfsburg signed Skov Olsen on the back of his outstanding 2023/24 season with Club Brugge, during which he featured in 50 matches, scoring 26 goals and registering eight assists. However, that form did not translate in the Bundesliga, and Rangers boss Danny Röhl has now provided the 26-year-old with an escape route.
German media have been critical of Skov Olsen in recent days, with Bild branding the transfer a costly mistake. The publication noted that Wolfsburg paid €14m for the forward last year on a contract running until 2029, but he managed just three goals and one assist across 32 appearances and never established himself as a regular starter.
According to Danish outlet Tipsbladet, Skov Olsen has now successfully passed a Rangers medical and agreed a loan deal until the summer, which includes the option of a permanent move. The report states that Rangers can trigger a pre-agreed €10m purchase clause, with additional bonuses, while Wolfsburg would also retain a sell-on percentage should the player be moved on for profit.
The same source claims Rangers are set to officially unveil their latest signing on Friday evening, with all paperwork completed and only the formal announcement remaining.
Regardless of the timing, Skov Olsen is already part of Röhl’s squad and will spend at least the remainder of the season at Ibrox as he looks to reignite his career in Scottish football.
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