Twenty-one-year-old footballer of Mauritanian origin Djeidi Gassama officially became part of the Rangers team after a successful transfer deal. The young athlete, who has passed through the school of the prestigious Paris club Paris St-Germain, was purchased by the Scottish giant after a remarkable season in Championship.
Gassama's statistics are impressive - during the past season, he played a total of 47 matches, starting in 40 of them. His performance includes an impressive eight goals, which helped Sheffield Wednesday finish in 12th place in the league.
Coach Russell Martin expressed an extremely positive opinion about the new signing, emphasizing his potential and ambition. "He is an exceptionally exciting footballer who will make fans sit on the edge of their seats. I believe he will add an additional dimension to our attack with his qualities," said the manager.
Before his transfer to Sheffield Wednesday in August 2023, Gassama had a short stay with the Belgian team Eupen. He has a total of 84 matches for the Championship team, and in addition to goals, he also recorded four assists.
An interesting fact is that the young footballer has already worn the jersey of the French national team - he has competed twice for the France Under-20 team. This international experience undoubtedly contributes to his attractiveness as a transfer target.
The financial difficulties of Sheffield Wednesday, whose owner Dejphon Chansiri is actively seeking a buyer for the club, likely contributed to the decision to sell such a promising young footballer.
Rangers demonstrated its traditional strategy of investing in young and talented players with development potential. Gassama's four-year contract shows that the club sees a long-term future for the young footballer in its ranks.
The transfer appears to be a mutually beneficial deal - Rangers receives a young, ambitious footballer, while Sheffield Wednesday generates revenue during a difficult financial period.