Breaking News: Philippe Clement makes £4.3 million Rangers transfer declaration.

Breaking News : Philippe Clement makes £4.3 million Rangers transfer declaration.

Rangers did not appear to require any midfield reinforcements in the January transfer window,

but the signing of Mohamed Diomande implies that we did.

The Ivorian has been superb since signing; as a highly technical player,

the 22-year-old appears to be a perfect fit for Gers manager Philippe Clement’s high-octane mentality.

Rangers didn’t expect Mohamed Diomande to start scoring goals so quickly in his Ibrox tenure,

with Clement explaining why the versatile midfielder was targeted in his post-match press conference.
Mohamed Diomande, the Rangers’ master of all midfield trades

A loan-to-buy contract with a £4.3 million summer purchase option now appears to be a sound investment.

Diomande has demonstrated not just his ability to make a difference, but also his willingness to roll up his sleeves.

The midfielder has acknowledged that the number eight position he played against St Johnstone is his preferred,

but his work outside of possession shows that he can handle the physicality of Scottish football.

When asked what Mohamed Diomande’s best position for Rangers is, the manager responded:

“I told you that he can play in all three midfield spots. We had many conversations with him about it.

I also want to get to know the players well before they enter the building.

“So, I want guys who are available to the squad and don’t come just to play their particular game or position.

Dio can comfortably play all three midfield spots.

“It’s good for him of course to feel directly really good in the team but it’s because of all the people around him also.”
The encouraging news is that he looked quite good at number 10 on his competitive debut.
However, alongside John Lundstram, Diomande appeared to be a natural, rather than a player who had only recently arrived.

He moved the ball quickly on a difficult playing surface, produced a fantastic opportunity for Fabio Silva, and was a continuous threat to the St Johnstone midfield.

As we’ve seen under Philippe Clement, attitude and work rate go a long way, and if Mohamed Diomande’s early performances for Rangers are any indication, it’s clear to see why the manager was so anxious to get him.

 

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