Joe Rothwell helped Leeds United win the Championship title last season Midfielder Joe Rothwell has joined Rangers from Bournemouth on a three-year contract. The Manchester-born 30-year-old was on loan to Leeds United from the Cherries last season, making 39 appearances, 27 of them starts, as they won the Championship and promotion. It was a repeat of his feat the previous season under Rangers head coach Russell Martin on loan to Southampton. "Excited" by the signing, Martin told Rangers' website: "He is a player who we thoroughly enjoyed working with during my time at Southampton. "His leadership, professionalism and quality were a huge asset. He is joining on the back of two promotions so helps bring a real winning mentality to the group." A "delighted" Rothwell says there were two main factors that persuaded him to end his three-year spell with his Premier League parent club. "It is brilliant," he said. "The size of the club speaks for itself and, as soon as the interest was there, it was an immediate yes from me. "With Russell coming in too, it made that decision a little bit easier because working with him in the past and I know what type of guy he is and how he wants to do things. That was an even bigger pull for me." Rothwell came through Manchester United's youth ranks and, after loan spells with Blackpool and Barnsley, joined Oxford United. He moved on to Blackburn Rovers and then, in 2022, to Bournemouth and has made 351 club appearances overall in his career, scoring 24 goals. Rothwell follows right-back Max Aarons to Ibrox from Bournemouth, the 25-year-old having joined on a season-long loan, while 22-year-old fellow midfielder Lyall Cameron was a free agent arrival from Dundee. Martin's side open their season at home to Panathanaikos in the Champions League second qualifying round first leg on 22 July.
Rangers sign 'huge asset' Rothwell from Bournemouth
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Joe Rothwell, a 30-year-old midfielder, has completed a transfer to Rangers from Bournemouth, signing a three-year contract with the Scottish club. Rothwell's recent performance was pivotal in helping Leeds United secure the Championship title last season, where he made 39 appearances, including 27 starts. His successful loan spell at Leeds was not the first of its kind, as he also enjoyed a fruitful loan period under Rangers' head coach Russell Martin at Southampton the previous season. Martin expressed his enthusiasm about Rothwell's arrival, highlighting the player's leadership qualities, professionalism, and the winning mentality he brings to the team. Rothwell's experience of achieving back-to-back promotions is seen as a significant asset for Rangers as they aim to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
Rothwell expressed his excitement about joining Rangers, citing the club's stature as a major factor in his decision to leave Bournemouth after three years. He noted that the immediate interest from Rangers made the decision easy, and his previous working relationship with Martin further influenced his choice. Having developed his skills through Manchester United's youth system and subsequent stints at various clubs, including Blackpool, Barnsley, and Blackburn Rovers, Rothwell has accumulated 351 club appearances and scored 24 goals throughout his career. His move to Rangers follows that of right-back Max Aarons, who joined on loan from Bournemouth, and midfielder Lyall Cameron, who arrived as a free agent from Dundee. The upcoming season will mark an important phase for Martin's squad, with their first match set against Panathinaikos in the Champions League second qualifying round.
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