July 8, 2024

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 14: James Tavernier of Rangers (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Leg Two match between Rangers FC and Sporting Braga at Ibrox Stadium on April 14, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Just six months after Ibrox’s arrival, a Brazilian move for an out-of-favor player

Jose Cifuentes, a midfielder for Rangers, left the squad to sign a 12-month loan with Cruzeiro in Brazil after Philippe Clement dropped him from the starting lineup.

The 24-year-old, who cost £1 million to sign at Ibrox after arriving from Los Angeles FC, is leaving just six months after becoming the last player signed by Michael Beale before his firing in October.

The Ecuador international made 20 appearances for Rangers this season but managed only six starts and has not featured since being substituted at half-time in the 3-2 Europa League win over Real Betis on December 14.

José Cifuentes - Player profile 2024 | Transfermarkt

Cruzeiro, which began its 2024 campaign in April and placed 14th in the Brazilian top division the previous season, has the option to purchase Cifuentes at the conclusion of the loan agreement.

He is the second summer addition to leave Rangers on loan, as attacker Sam Lammers, who cost £3.5 million to recruit from Atalanta, will spend the rest of the campaign at FC Utrecht.

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