Rangers Football Club has signed Oscar Cortes from RC Lens on a loan deal with an option to buy in the summer, subject to international clearance.
The 20yearold Colombian winger is the third January addition for Philippe Clement following Fabio Silva and Mohamed Diomande.
Cortes progressed through the youth ranks of Millonarios and made his senior Colombia debut last June.
Rangers Football Club has secured the signing of 20yearold Colombian winger Oscar Cortes from RC Lens on a loan deal until the end of the season, with an option to buy in the summer pending international clearance. This makes him Philippe Clement's third January addition after Fabio Silva and Mohamed Diomande.
Cortes began his career at Colombian topflight side Millonarios, making his firstteam debut shortly after turning 18. He also caught attention during Copa Libertadores matches as a teenager, particularly impressing against Brazilian giants Atletico Mineiro. His performances led to interest from Ligue 1 runners up RC Lens ahead of their return to Champions League football.
The young winger made his senior Colombia debut last June against Iraq and continues to make a strong impression with goalscoring abilities while playing for Under20s squad. After moving permanently to RC Lens last summer, he scored and assisted in four appearances in Ligue 1 despite being relatively young.
Speaking about joining Rangers, Cortes expressed excitement about contributing towards reaching team goals this season and entertaining fans with his style of play. Manager Philippe Clement also praised him as an enthusiastic addition who will provide welcome competition within the forward line.
Director of Recruitment Nils Koppen highlighted that they had been monitoring Cortes for some time due to impressive performances at South American under20 Championship before making moves both domestically and internationally. With pace, goal threat, technical ability it was believed that working closely with management could take his development further.
In conclusion,Oscar cortez became player no three alongside fabio silva & mohamed diomanade.Rangers FC managed secure there signing till end off session without buying out contract.Being colombian origin,had successful early carrer,moving quickly europe shows potentiality .Philippe clement&Nils koppen agreed show more options taking skillset next level.Copyright reserved by www.rangers.co.uk
