6 Rangers cult heroes the fans never really got to see enough of as Hamza Igamane sparks flashbacks
The Argentine striker was signed by Dick Advocaat in the summer of 1998 from Real Mallorca for £4.2 million.
But he made an immediate impact in Rangers' UEFA Cup tie against Shelbourne in Tranmere - scoring twice as the new-look side had to come back from 3-0 down to win 5-3.
It was clear that Amato had bags of ability up front.
He loved a drag-back or a chop to bamboozle defenders - but could combine that with raw physical power and a thunderous shot.
Who can forget his header against Celtic at Ibrox in a 2-2 Old Firm draw - then his nutmeg on defender Alan Stubbs to set up strike partner Rod Wallace for Gers' second goal?
Amato was capable of producing moments of genius but under Advocaat he couldn't quite nail a regular start in the side.
In his two years at Ibrox, he won two titles and a Scottish Cup, as well as grabbing another goal against Celtic in a 4-2 victory.
But after just 18 months in Glasgow, he was sold on to Brazilian side Gremio.
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