Rangers sign ex-Everton defender Godfrey on loan from Atalanta

Rangers sign defender Ben Godfrey from Atalanta on a season-long loan; deal includes an option to make the move permanent next summer; ex-Everton defender becomes Rangers' third summer signing after the arrivals of Lawrence Shankland and Ross McCrorie

>Rangers have signed ex-Everton defender Ben Godfrey from Atalanta on a season-long loan, with an option to make the deal permanent next summer.

>Sky Sports News revealed on Sunday that the 28-year-old had completed a Rangers medical ahead of his move from the Serie A side.

>Godfrey becomes Rangers' third summer signing after the arrivals of Lawrence Shankland and Ross McCrorie.

>💙 Welcome to Rangers, Ben! pic.twitter.com/sG51VMUPaq

>The Englishman moved to Atalanta from Everton in the summer of 2024, but has since been on loan at Ipswich, Sheffield United and Brondby.

>On signing for Rangers, Godfrey said: "I am buzzing, I am really happy to be here. I know the size of the club, so it is a massive honour to be wearing the shirt this season, and I can't wait to get started.

>"I am looking forward to meeting the boys and hopefully helping this club achieve what it deserves, which is silverware and exciting times."

>💙 We can today announce the signing of Ben Godfrey on a season-long loan from Atalanta, subject to international clearance.

The 28-year-old joins ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, with an option to make the deal permanent next summer.

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>Gers boss Derek McInnes said: "Ben is a player who has competed at a very high level throughout his career. He's played in the Premier League, been involved with England, and brings a lot of experience with him.

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>"He's a strong, athletic defender with good qualities both on and off the ball, and we believe he can add a lot to the squad. We're pleased to get him in, and I'm looking forward to working with him in the season ahead."

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