RANGERS missed out on one Peterborough star this summer – but landed another.
The Gers clinched the signing of giant defender Emmanuel Fernandez last night – just days after watching wing back Kwame Poku join QPR instead.
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And that’s grist to the mill of Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony, who is fiercely proud of the Posh’s reputation as one of the best finishing schools in the UK game.
Pointing out that he snapped the player up for FREE then watched him help the club retain their EFL trophy, MacAnthony took to social media to fire back at his critics after a season which saw the Posh finish back in 18th place in League 1.
He wrote on X: “Delighted to play a part taking a young man for £0, let our wonderful coaches do their thing, the club have an awful season winning another trophy and see him end up at a Champions League club in another blockbuster deal.
“Another message to all young talent out there & their agents that regardless of recent ‘short term’ sentiment re us being written off – The Posh is the place to come & has been for many years.”
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Fernandez followed Joe Rothwell through the door after the midfielder’s capture from Bournemouth was confirmed this afternoon.
He has penned a four-year contract at Ibrox and admitted he was SHOCKED to hear of the Light Blues’ interest.
Speaking after sealing the deal, he said: “I am honoured, it is a huge club with a great fanbase and I think I can kickstart my career and have a good journey here.
“I was shocked when I heard about Rangers because it is such a big club but it was the place I wanted to be.
“I haven’t played at this level, there will be a lot of life changes for me, but it is something I want to be part of and I can’t wait to get started.”
Boss Russell Martin hailed his new recruit, adding: “Emmanuel is a young defender with a huge amount of potential, and I am excited to welcome him to the club.
“He has a strong physical presence, is a commanding defender and I believe in this environment we can help him develop and provide him with the opportunities to take his game to the next level.”
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