Liverpool Confirm Young Striker Ryan Kent Has Joined Steven Gerrard's Rangers on Season-Long Loan

Liverpool have confirmed that young striker Ryan Kent has joined Scottish Premier League side Rangers on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance.

The 21-year-old is highly regarded by Liverpool staff, including Jurgen Klopp, and has impressed during various loan spells,

Ryan Kent has agreed a season-long loan switch to @RangersFC, subject to international clearance: https://t.co/IWXpSOZ1K7

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 22, 2018

Kent had successful loan spells at Bundesliga side Freiburg and Championship outfit Bristol City last season, and is now making a temporary switch north of the border.

He will link up with former Liverpool Under-18s coach and club legend, Steven Gerrard, who took over as manager at the Scottish club earlier this summer.

Kent has represented England at Under-18 and Under-20 levels and signed a new long-term contract at Anfield last year, before his loan move to Freiburg.

Speaking to Rangers TV after confirmation of his move, Kent said: “I think when the opportunity came around to join a club of this magnitude, it was a bit of a no-brainer. They have got a person in charge now in Steven Gerrard who has played at the highest level and achieved many great things.

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— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 22, 2018

“To learn from him is great, and I already know some of the players here. To have Michael Beale here too, he got the best out of me in under-23s football at Liverpool.“So I think it is a really exciting move for me, and I am looking forward to the opportunity.

“I would say I am an exciting player, and I never hold back. I don’t fear getting on the ball, even if I’ve lost the ball. I am hopefully going to bring a lot of excitement to the fans here at Rangers.

“Everybody knows what a massive club they are with a massive fan-base. I have already watched a bit of them this season in the pre-season games and the Europa League qualifiers.

“I think the turnout of fans for the game against Bury speaks for itself. I am really looking forward to getting started, and especially to making my debut at Ibrox.”

🗣️ @ryankent: "I would say I am an exciting player, and I never hold back. I don’t fear getting on the ball, even if I’ve lost the ball. I am hopefully going to bring a lot of excitement to the fans here."

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— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 22, 2018

He becomes Rangers' tenth signing of the summer and joins former Liverpool teammates Jon Flanagan and Ovie Ejaria - who is still contracted to the Reds - at the Scottish club.