Max Aarons has vowed to bring “a new energy” to Rangers after finalising a season-long loan move from Bournemouth.
The 25-year-old former Norwich full-back arrives at Ibrox having spent the second half of last season on loan at Valencia.
Aarons, who made a £7million transfer to Bournemouth immediately after being part of the England squad that won the Under-21 European Championship two years ago, feels he is joining the Light Blues at a good stage in his career.
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“I think now I’ve got a lot of experience, different leagues and I’ve played a lot of games,” he said in a club interview when asked what he will bring to the Light Blues. “I think hopefully that experience, a new energy, and I think Rangers fans can be excited. I’m really looking forward to it.”
The move to Glasgow reunites Aarons with Gers boss Russell Martin, who was coming towards the end of his time at Norwich while he was emerging from the academy into the first team. The new recruit said Martin was “huge” in his development with “little bits of help and advice along the way”.
“First and foremost, the size of this club was the main thing in coming here and Russ, when I was coming through at Norwich, was huge,” he said. “Having a relationship with a coach and knowing how they work is huge for any player, so that was massive. Alongside the size of this club, I think everything just matched up perfectly.”
Aarons also knows Gers players Dujon Sterling, Rabbi Matondo and Kieran Dowell from his time at Norwich and he feels he has a good grasp of the demands he will encounter at his new club as they bid to try to challenge Celtic for the Premiership title under their new American owners.
“I was speaking with one of my family members last night, actually, and I said that the pressure of playing for a club of this size is something that really excites me,” he said. “I feel like I play my best when I have that, so I can’t wait.
“I think any game with Rangers involved is a huge game. I can’t wait to take in Ibrox and the fans, the whole thing. I definitely felt walking through the doors here, the weight of the shirt and how much it means to everyone.”
Aarons becomes Rangers’ second signing of the summer following the arrival of midfielder Lyall Cameron from Dundee.
Manager Martin, who has also been linked with Leicester defender Conor Coady, said: “Max is a player who I have always kept a keen eye on since he was emerging through the youth ranks while I was coming to the end of my time at Norwich as a player.
“He is a wonderfully talented player who is hungry to develop, improve and help deliver success for his side. We are pleased to bring him on board for this season, and I believe he will be a fantastic addition to the squad.”
