Source: Team_Talk
Goian completes Rangers switch
Rangers have completed the signing of Dorin Goian from Palermo on a three-year deal, subject to a work permit and international clearance.[LNB] The Scottish champions confirmed earlier on Monday that a fee had been agreed between both clubs and that the defender was in Glasgow for a medical and to discuss personal terms.[LNB]A deal has now been agreed for the Romania international to join Rangers pending a successful work permit application.[LNB]Goian becomes manager Ally McCoist's third signing of the summer following the captures of Spaniard Juan Manuel Ortiz and Lee Wallace from Hearts.[LNB]He boasts an impressive pedigree, having had a successful spell with Steaua Bucharest before his switch to Serie A, as well making 37 appearances for his national team.[LNB]The 30-year-old looks set to miss out on Tuesday's Champions League qualifier against Malmo, with a work permit unlikely to be granted in time.[LNB]However, he is optimistic about his move to Rangers, a team he regards as one of the best in Europe.[LNB]Goian told www.rangers.co.uk: "I am glad to be here. For me, it is a big honour to play for a club such as Rangers with so much history.[LNB]"They are one of the top teams in Europe and they have been playing in the Champions League for many years.[LNB]"When you hear a team like Rangers is interested in you, it can only be a good thing. I knew I had a contract with Palermo but they called me and said I could come here if I wanted.[LNB]"At this moment, I have only good feelings about this move. I do not know a lot about Rangers and I have only really seen them playing on television.[LNB]"I don't really know about the players we have but I know about Mr McCoist because he was a very good player and he is now our manager.[LNB]"I hope that I can take a couple of days now to get to know the guys and to get used to my new surroundings.[LNB]"This is a different challenge for me but it is a good one. I have changed team and the country I am playing in but I am a fighter and I know everything here is going to be okay for me.[LNB]"When the manager needs me, I know have to be prepared to go on the field and do my all for the team.[LNB]"I hope the experiences I have had already in my career will help me to do well and be successful here. I have learned a lot and I am ready to use what I have taken on here."
