Juan Alegria: Rangers announce signing of Colombian forward from FC Honka

The 19-year-old began his career with Deportes Tolima in his homeland before moving to Espoo in 2020.

Alegria has scored three goals in 24 appearances for Honka’s first team as well as four in four for Pallohonka, the club’s B team, in the Kakkonen or third tier of Finnish football.

He has signed a three-year deal and joins the Ibrox side for an “undisclosed fee”.

News of his arrival was tweeted by the Rangers B and Academy Twitter account and the Ibagué-born player is wearing a B team shirt in his photo, suggesting he will initially play in the Lowland League with the Gers’ colt team.

A statement from Rangers B read: “Rangers are delighted to announce the signing of Juan Alegria from FC Honka on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

“Thanks to FC Honka for how they have handled our interest in Juan.”

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