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RANGERS can today announce the signing of Ben Godfrey on a season-long loan from Atalanta, subject to international clearance.<\/p>\n
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The 28-year-old joins ahead of the 2026\/27 campaign, with an option to make the deal permanent next summer. <\/p>\n
An experienced defender who has been capped at senior level for England, Godfrey started his career with his hometown club York City. <\/p>\n
Moving on to Norwich Academy, he became a first-team regular for the Canaries in the 2018\/19 season playing a key role in their promotion to the English Premier League. <\/p>\n
In the summer of 2020, Godfrey signed for Everton, making his debut in a 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby. <\/p>\n
With over 100 Premier League appearances under his belt during his time in England, he made the move to Serie A in Italy, joining Atalanta in 2024. <\/p>\n
Godfrey spent the second half of last season on loan to Danish Superliga side Br\u00f8ndby.<\/p>\n
On signing for Rangers, Godfrey said: \u201cI am buzzing, I am really happy to be here. I know the size of the club so it is a massive honour to be wearing the shirt this season, and I can\u2019t wait to get started. <\/p>\n
\u201cI am looking forward to meeting the boys and hopefully helping this club achieve what it deserves, which is silverware and exciting times.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manager Derek McInnes commented: \u201cBen is a player who has competed at a very high level throughout his career. He\u2019s played in the Premier League, been involved with England, and brings a lot of experience with him.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s a strong, athletic defender with good qualities both on and off the ball, and we believe he can add a lot to the squad. We\u2019re pleased to get him in, and I\u2019m looking forward to working with him in the season ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n