Thomas Galdames makes a stark transfer announcement as Rangers prepare for incomings and outgoings.

Thomas Galdames makes a stark transfer announcement as Rangers prepare for incomings and outgoings.

Thomas Galdames has acknowledged that he is looking for a ticket out of Argentina, amid transfer rumours to Rangers. The 25-year-old Chilean defender now plays for Mendozan Argentine Primera División club Godoy Cruz.

Thomas Galdames, who lives in northern Argentina, has also had a busy 18 months. Since leaving Union Española in Chile, the defender has established himself at El Expreso, been selected to the Argentine top flight’s Team of the Year, and received his first call-up to the Chile national team. Now, the left-sided defender, who considers himself a centre-back but can also play left-back, is included in the preliminary La Roja team for the upcoming Copa America.

It’s been quite a rise for the 6ft defender and now Galdames himself has confirmed that a European adventure beckons.

Galdames confirms transfer exit
Rangers are one of a number of clubs who are said to be interested in Thomas Galdames.

While the Gers have received the greatest attention in the media, ‘clubs in Belgium’ have also expressed interest. On what was supposedly Galdames’ final game for Godoy Cruz, the defender put in a remarkable two-assist performance, prompting Godoy manager Daniel Oldra to grieve the imminent departure of a player who is ‘like a son’. Rangers are preparing for a busy transfer window filled with ins, outs, and conjecture. Even if Thomas Galdames does not mention Rangers in his current statements, amid the widespread speculation, these soundbites will undoubtedly have Rangers fans talking.

Galdames, revealing that everyone is in accord, hints that a transatlantic transfer is in the works. “I do not know anything. I have a contract with Godoy Cruz until December, and both sides agree that they should sell me now,” Galdames told Chilean source Co-operativa. “My agent is working on it; these are not issues that concern me, and I can concentrate solely on the games.” “I am confident that coming to Europe and playing in a competitive league will help me progress more than traveling to South America.

My career has been tremendously progressive, especially recently.”Being called up to the national squad is confirmation of that. “I hope something happens in June or July.” Rangers prepare for summer of change. Rangers are likely to be quite busy throughout the transfer season, both incoming and exiting. Thomas Galdames strengthens the left side of the defence, and the Chilean’s versatility is a welcome addition.

Abdallah Sima and Oscar Cortes remain persistent goals, although reports at the weekend revealed that Colombian winger Cortes might cost up to £4 million. Sima, who cost Brighton £6 million in 2021, would command a significant transfer fee. Rangers have also been linked with Ferencvaros winger Adama Traore, while Gers-related South African wonderkid Relebohile Mofokeng has made waves in his own country. Links to Liam Kelly (Motherwell) and Albion Rrahmani (Rapid Bucharest) have been quiet this weekend. The Gers’ pursuit of high-profile defensive target Jose Cordoba has officially stopped.

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