Rangers sign Dutch striker Sam Lammers

Rangers have completed the signing of Atalanta striker Sam Lammers on a four-year deal.

The 26-year old becomes Michael Beale's fourth signing of the summer and joins for a reported fee of £3.5million.

Lammers started his career at PSV Eindhoven and made his mark in the Eredivisie during a loan spell at Heerenveen.

The Dutchman scored 19 goals in 35 games during the 2018-19 season before eventually sealing a move to Atalanta a year later.

He struggled to make his mark with the Bergamo side and has spent time on loan at Empoli and Sampdoria.

Lammers also spent a season with Eintracht Frankfurt where he watched on from the bench as the German's beat Rangers in the Europa League final in Seville.

He becomes the club's fourth summer signing following the arrivals of Kieran Dowell, Dujon Sterling and Jack Butland.

Speaking to the Rangers webstie, Lammers said: “I am really excited to join Rangers, my first impressions have all been good so I am even more excited for the season to start now.

“I came in contact with the manager and he came over to see me in Italy, we had a good talk and he gave me a presentation about the club and about how I could fit in so ever since that moment I was excited for this project and to get here.

"I already knew some things about Rangers, I know the history, I know it is a massive club in Scotland and also worldwide but it is always a good thing to have the personal side of it."

Manager Michael Beale added: “Sam is a player I have been aware of for a number of years.

"I first knew him as a young player at PSV and have followed his career closely from afar and he excelled in Holland both in the Eredivisie and the under-21 national team.

“Sam will give us great technical and tactical quality, being able to play in a variety of attacking positions as a number 10 or nine.

"Having recently turned 26, he brings a wealth of experience having already played in the top leagues in Holland, Germany and Italy.

"We are delighted he is joining us at Rangers and I’m looking forward to working closely with him."

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