The Rangers have confirmed a ‘excellent candidate’. Philippe Clement has been appointed as the new permanent manager.
Rangers have confirmed the news that TEAMtalk broke earlier in the day, naming Belgian Philippe Clement as the club’s next manager.
The 49-year-old takes over at Ibrox after Michael Beale left at the beginning of the month, inheriting a Rangers team that is now joint-second in the Scottish Premiership, seven points behind league leaders and defending champions Celtic.
As previously reported, Clement knocked out former Gers defender Kevin Muscat for the post.
“I am honoured to have been appointed as Rangers’ new manager, and I’d like to thank the board for giving me this opportunity,” Clement said on the Rangers website.
“I am ecstatic about the opportunity to achieve success at one of Europe’s most iconic clubs across four competitions in the remainder of this season and beyond.”
“I am looking forward to meeting with the players in the coming days and to meeting our supporters at next Saturday’s home match with Hibernian, as we set out together to create a successful, winning Rangers.”
“I would like to offer my warm congratulations to Philippe as he becomes our 19th manager,” Rangers chairman John Bennett said.
“His appointment follows a meticulously planned and comprehensive recruitment process.”
“A team led by our CEO James Bisgrove, board members, and former Rangers player and manager Graeme Souness has spent the last 10 days interviewing several high calibre candidates, who have gone through a rigorous interview and vetting process.” We appreciate all candidates’ interest in the role.
“Philippe proved to be the outstanding candidate across all the key criteria, reinforced by his track record of winning titles and I wish him every success as he leads us forward.”
Clement has played in the Champions League.
Clement won the Belgian Pro League as a manager with both Genk and Club Brugge after playing for both clubs and gaining Champions League experience with Brugge.
Capped 38 times by his country, he began his management career as a caretaker with Brugge before heading to former club Genk, where he won the Belgian Pro League twice before returning to Brugge.
Clement then took over as manager of Ligue 1 club Monaco in January 2022. They finished third in his first season in command, however he left the club in June of this year after less than a year and a half in charge.
Rangers return to action in the Scottish Premiership on October 21 when they welcome Hibernian at Ibrox.
