Rangers can today announce the signing of winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover 96 on three-year deal, with the option of an additional year, subject to international clearance and visa.
The 26-year-old becomes the latest addition of the summer transfer window, joining up with the squad ahead of tomorrow evening’s UEFA Europa League qualifier.
Starting his career in Tokyo, Yokota moved to Germany when he was 18-years-old, first joining the academy of FSV Frankfurt and then FC Carl Zeiss Jena.
In 2021, he signed for Latvian club Valmiera and helped them to win their first ever championship title in 2022 with eight goals and 10 assists that season.
Yokota spent a season in Poland with Górnik Zabrze, before he joined Gent in 2024.
While at Gent, he enjoyed a successful loan spell at Hannover 96, before the deal was made permanent.
Speaking after signing for the club, Yokota said: “I’m really excited to be joining Rangers. This is a massive club with a fantastic history, passionate supporters and high ambitions so it’s a proud moment for me.
My aim is to help the team achieve success this season, and I hope we can create some special memories together. I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates, the staff and getting started.
Manager Derek McInnes added: “We are really pleased to bring Daisuke to the club. He is a player we have been aware of for some time, and he brings qualities that we believe will really strengthen our attacking options.
“At 26, he has gained valuable experience across a number of different leagues in Europe. He is quick, direct and has the ability to make things happen in the final third.
“We are continuing to strengthen the squad in key areas, and I am looking forward to welcoming Daisuke to Rangers and working with him.”
