Source: Team_Talk
Ortiz 'close to Rangers move'
Spanish utility player Juan Manuel Ortiz is reportedly at Murray Park holding signing talks with Rangers.[LNB] The 29-year-old, who is currently contracted to Spanish side Almeria, normally plays on the right of midfield but has featured in various positions during his career.[LNB]Speaking to STV, Almeria's sporting director Alberto Benito confirmed his player - also known as Juanma - was in talks with the Scottish champions.[LNB]"I can confirm we have had talks with Glasgow Rangers have reached an agreement over a fee for Juanma," he said. "He has been with Almeria for four years and he is a very important player.[LNB]"He can play in several positions. He can play on the left or right hand side of attack, but also defensive left and right. He is also very quick."[LNB]When asked if he was happy for his player to leave the club, Benito replied: "No we are not happy. But for him, who is a very good person and player, this is a good move.[LNB]"It is important for him to play at a big club like Glasgow Rangers, who have the chance to play in Champions League.[LNB]"For me it is a big problem because I now have to find three players to replace him."[LNB]Ortiz started his career with Atletico Madrid, before loan spell spells at Osasuna and Polideportivo Ejido.[LNB]A move to Almeria followed in 2007 where he has played 126 times. Almeria were relegated from Spanish football's top flight at the end of the 2010-11 season.[LNB]
