Fabio Silva joins Rangers on loan and becomes manager Philippe Clement’s first signing; the striker joined Premier League club Wolves in 2020 for £35m; the 21-year-old has been on loan at Anderlecht and PSV since his move to Molineux
By Sahil Jaidka, Sky Sports Scotland Editor @SahilJaidka
Rangers have signed Wolves’ Fabio Silva on loan until the end of the season.
The striker joined up with his new team-mates on January 1 and became manager Philippe Clement’s first signing.
Silva, 21, moved to Molineux from Porto for £35m three years ago but has spent time on loan at PSV and Anderlecht after failing to secure a starting spot in Gary O’Neil’s first team.
Sky Sports News understands talks with Clement, plus the lure of European football were key to Silva moving to Ibrox next month, but there is no option to make the move permanent in the summer.
“I am very happy, when I spoke to people about Glasgow and about Rangers, everyone told me good things about the club and the history,” Silva said.
“I played here once with Porto in the Europa League, so I already know the warm club, the environment and the stadium, so everything is perfect. I am very happy to be here, and I can’t wait to start training with the team.”
Clement – who was hoping to bolster his attacking options after injuries to Danilo and Kemar Roofe – said: “I am delighted we have been able to secure the signing of Fabio, he is a highly-rated striker and it is fantastic to have him joining our squad for the remainder of the season.
“He is a young player who already has some great experience in his career in both England and in Europe, and I am looking forward to working with him moving forward.”
There is a link between Silva and the club with new Gers director of football Nils Koppen previously signing him on loan for PSV Eindhoven.