{"id":1577,"date":"2026-08-19T09:20:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1577"},"modified":"2026-08-19T09:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:20:49","slug":"kosta-nedeljkovic-rangers-sign-aston-villa-right-back-on-loan-with-4m-obligation-to-buy-serbia-international-football-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1577","title":{"rendered":"Kosta Nedeljkovic: Rangers sign Aston Villa right-back on loan with \u00a34m obligation to buy Serbia international | Football News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Rangers have signed right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old has moved to Ibrox on a season-long loan, with a \u00a34m obligation to buy included in the deal, which will be triggered based on the number of games he plays.<\/p>\n

Sky Sports News<\/em> understands Rangers saw off competition from other clubs to sign Nedeljkovic after he held talks with manager Derek McInnes and his Serbia team-mate Vanja Dragojevic, who moved to the club earlier this summer.<\/p>\n

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Nedeljkovic arrived at Villa Park in January 2024 from Red Star Belgrade but made 10 appearances in that time, having also spent a season and a half on loan at RB Leipzig.<\/p>\n

Rangers have now made 11 summer signings, with more expected over the coming weeks of the transfer window.<\/p>\n

It is understood Ibrox chiefs are searching for a new striker and winger before the September 3 deadline in Scotland, with Portland Timbers’ Kevin Kelsy<\/strong> and Brighton’s Amario Cozier-Duberry<\/strong> among those of interest to Rangers.<\/p>\n

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Speaking after joining Rangers, Nedeljkovi\u0107 said: “I am very excited, Rangers is such a big club, a big family and I am excited to join and help the team have success together.<\/p>\n

“For me, it was an easy decision after meeting with the coach, I only wanted Rangers. It is a big opportunity and a big responsibility. I always try to be positive and work hard so I am ready to help the team.”<\/p>\n

Manager McInnes added: “Kosta is a talented young player who we are really pleased to bring to the club.<\/p>\n

“He has already gained some valuable experience at a high level in England and Germany, as well as representing Serbia internationally. Kosta is an athletic and energetic full-back who is keen to get forward, but he also has a real desire to defend and compete and he will further strengthen a key area for us.<\/p>\n

“I look forward to welcoming Kosta to Rangers, and working with him moving forward.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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