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BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
'It was crazy to be at PSG with Messi, Mbappe & Neymar'
Despite playing just one minute of senior football at Paris St-Germain, Djeidi Gassama learnt a lot from his superstar team-mates at the Ligue 1 new Rangers signing impressed at youth level for PSG before spending time on loan in Belgium and going on to sign for Sheffield is the winger's latest destination, and he says his road to Govan has been shaped by valuable lessons from the world's best."It was crazy to be in a team with players like Messi, Mbappe, Neymar," the 21-year-old told Rangers TV."I started playing when I was young and then I played for the Under-19s at PSG and made my [first-team] debut."It was a good experience for me to train with them, I learnt a lot of things about the gym and what they do on and off the pitch. "They give 100% and when you see them you have to do the same, and even training with them is like a game."The past two years moving to Sheffield, they gave me good progression and good experience in English football. I took my chance and now I'm here, and I think I can continue to improve here."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Rangers new signing Djeidi Gassama will 'get supporters on the edge of their seats' claims Russell Martin
Rangers have completed the signing of winger Djeidi Gassama from Sheffield Wednesday for a fee of around £2.2million. The 21-year-old, who came through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain as a youngster, has signed a four-year deal with the Ibrox club. Gassama has been capped at Under-20 level by France and contributed 12 goals and four assists over the past two seasons with Sheffield Wednesday in the English Championship. 'He is certainly an exciting player who will get supporters on the edge of their seats, and I believe he will add an extra dimension to our attack with his qualities,' said Rangers boss Russell Martin. 'He is hungry to improve as a player and, most importantly, is desperate to pull on the Rangers jersey and help deliver success to the club.' Gassama joins fellow new recruits Joe Rothwell, Manny Fernandez, Nasser Djiga, Max Aarons, Lyall Cameron and Thelo Aasgaard in Martin's new-look squad. 'I am very happy to be here,' Gassama said. 'I am very excited to start with my new club, it has a lot of history. 'This is a big club, and I need that for my next level and I think it can help me progress.' Mail Sport understands Rangers are still in the market for another wide player, and potentially a new striker as well. Their season will begin next week when they face Panathinaikos in the first leg of a Champions League qualifier at Ibrox.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Clock ticking down to Rangers' European signing deadline as club faces race to reshape squad for Panathinaikos showdown
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT feels somehow like it has always been this way. But new Rangers boss Russell Martin is facing as big a race against time as ever this summer to get new signings in for two of the biggest games of the club's season. 3 Rangers will register Djeidi Gassama for their European clashes Credit: PA 3 Russell Martin faces a familiar dilemma Credit: Willie Vass New owners Andrew Cavenagh and Paraag Marathe are still getting their feet under the table, not to mention sporting director Kevin Thelwell, but time stands still for no man and Martin knows he has to have a competitive team on the pitch in time for next Tuesday's huge Ibrox showdown against the Greeks. But first he has to try to get as many bodies in as possible for the second qualifying round deadline - which comes as early as THIS THURSDAY at 11pm. Participating clubs, including Rangers, can name no more than 25 players on List A, of which eight are reserved exclusively for "locally trained players". It adds: "No club may have more than four 'association-trained' players listed in these eight places on List A, which must specify whether they 'locally trained' players are 'club trained' or 'association trained'. This means they have to been registered to either the club OR the association in question (Scottish FA) for three continuous years between the ages of 15 and 21. This rule has caused major chaos for the Ibrox side in the past and it could pose a headache again this time around. Philippe Clement did his dinger last season when the Gers' squad building meant he had to navigate the Europa League group stages without the likes of Danilo, Ianis Hagi. and Rabbi Matondo. And for the last 16 clash in the Europa League this season, the Gers could name only TWENTY ONE players on their A list - in addition to the likes of Ross McCausland, Bailey Rice, Leon King, Mason Munn and Findlay Curtis on their B list (ie born after January 2004 and attached to the club for two continuous years since then. If teams have fewer than eight players on this A list who come into the category, they lose one of their 25. As it stands, with Rangers can currently call upon SEVEN 'locally trained' players for their A list - Liam Kelly (club trained), Ross McCausland (club trained), Kieran Wright (club trained), Robbie Fraser (club trained), John Souttar (association trained), Connor Barron (association trained), Lyall Cameron (association trained). Rangers boss Russell Martin opens up on transfer plans as he delivers updates on Dessers and Igamane That doesn't include the likes of Leon King, Mason Munn and Bailey Rice, Josh Gentles and Findlay Curtis - all of whom are still young enough to be included in the B list. So the Gers should be able to name 24 players on their A list - just one shy of the permitted number. New boys Djeidi Gassama, Max Aarons, Joe Rothwell, Manny Fernandez, Nasser Djiga can join with mainstays such as James Tavernier, Mohamed Diomande, Nedim Bajrami, Rabbi Matondo, Nico Raskin, Jefte, Danilo, Oscar Cortes, Cyriel Dessers and Hamza Igamane. Throw in Kieran Dowell, who has played so far under Martin in pre-season, and that's up to 23. Which leaves the likes of Clinton Nsiala, Ben Davies, Ridvan Yilmaz and Robin Propper vying for ONE remaining spot. Any more incoming transfers before Thursday's deadline, of course, could change that equilibrium again. While all clubs must register their teams at 11pm on Thursday, they are also permitted to bring a further two new boys in right up until 24 hours until the first leg of the Panathinaikos clash. But any new introductions must come at the expense of someone already in the group. 3 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Gassama joins Rangers from Sheffield Wednesday
Rangers have completed the signing of left-winger Djeidi Gassama from Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed Mauritania-born 21-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, has played twice for France made 47 appearances last season, all but seven being starts, and scored eight helped the Owls finish 12th in the Championship, but Wednesday are embroiled in financial troubles as owner Dejphon Chansiri looks to sell the ailing club."He is certainly an exciting player who will get supporters on the edge of their seats, and I believe he will add an extra dimension to our attack with his qualities," said head coach Russell Martin."He is hungry to improve as a player and, most importantly, is desperate to pull on the Rangers jersey and help deliver success to the club."Having come through the youth ranks with Paris Saint-Germain, Gassama had a loan spell with Belgian club Eupen before joining Wednesday in August he played 84 times for the Championship club, scoring 12 goals and contributing four assists. More to follow.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rangers seal stunning deal for winger as Russell Martin finally lands Vaclav Cerny replacement
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the new season with the arrival of Djeidi Gassama. The highly-rated winger has officially sealed his switch to Ibrox from Sheffield Wednesday. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 4 Rangers have signed Djeidi Gassama from Sheffield Wednesday Credit: Getty 4 Gassama came through the youth ranks at PSG Credit: Getty 4 Rangers have been keen for wingers after Vaclav Cerny's exit Credit: Willie Vass He joins on a four-year deal - and SunSport understands the fee is £2.2m. Gassama, 21, bolsters an area where Rangers have desperately needed reinforcements. And crucially, he's in the door before the Champions League qualifiers against Panathinaikos get under way in a week's time. The exit of loan star Vaclav Cerny made signing wide players a priority this summer for the Light Blues. Gassama, 21, has now arrived from crisis-torn Sheffield Wednesday. The deal had been thrown into some doubt last week, despite Gassama being spotted already wearing Rangers training gear at St George's Park. Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri was apparently refusing to sign-off on the deal amid talks of a takeover of the club, while Gers boss Russell Martin insisted that everything appeared done at the Light Blues' end. Now, it's a done deal. Born in Mauritania, the pacey winger has been capped at under-20 level by France. He spent time in the youth ranks at a number of French clubs before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2019. Rangers boss Russell Martin opens up on transfer plans as he delivers updates on Dessers and Igamane The winger impressed during the 2021/22 Uefa Youth League, scoring five goals for the club's youngsters during their run to the quarter-finals. Gassama made his senior debut for the Ligue 1 giants in a 4-0 win over Montpellier in May 2022. It was a PSG side that boasted the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi. Gassama was linked with some huge clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, before making a permanent move to Sheffield Wednesday in August 2023. He's gone on to make 84 appearances for the Owls. Gassama was the club's star man last season, winning the club's Player of the Year award. He scored seven goals in 43 appearances. Speaking after the 2-2 friendly draw with Club Brugge, Gers boss Martin confirmed big changes were coming to his squad. 4 He said: 'I expect the squad to look different in a week's time. 'But in a couple of weeks so much can happen in football, so I don't know. 'We definitely want to do more. Also probably some players need to move on as well. 'I don't know the answer but it will definitely look different in a week's time.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
