Rafael Fernandes, a 22-year-old Portuguese center-back, joined Rangers FC on loan from Lille on January 18, 2025, with an option for a permanent transfer. Having developed through Sporting CP’s academy, Fernandes moved to Arouca in 2022 before signing with Lille in January 2024. Despite his potential, he struggled for first-team opportunities at Lille, prompting his loan move to Rangers.
Upon his arrival at Ibrox, Fernandes expressed enthusiasm, stating, “I have followed Rangers since I was a kid… This club has a lot of history and when I knew about the interest I really wanted to come here.” He aims to strengthen Rangers’ defense amid recent injuries to key players.
However, some concerns have been raised regarding his match fitness, as he has seen limited playing time over the past three seasons. Despite these concerns, Fernandes made his debut for Rangers in a recent match, though the team suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Queen’s Park in the Scottish Cup.
As Fernandes integrates into the squad, fans and analysts are keen to observe how his presence will impact Rangers’ defensive performance in the upcoming fixtures.
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