Rangers’ new recruit Ryan Naderi: Comparisons with Jorg Albertz are beautiful, however I am my very own man

New Rangers striker Ryan Naderi insists he will likely be his personal man at Ibrox regardless of beneficial comparisons with extra illustrious German gamers.

The 22-year-old signed from Hansa Rostock on switch deadline day for a reported charge of £4.75million.

Though the staff he has simply departed play in his homeland’s third tier, head coach Danny Rohl raised eyebrows when he revealed that colleagues again house had likened the newcomer to former Germany ahead Fredi Bobic and present Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade.

Dresden-born Naderi, who made his debut as a second-half substitute within the 5-1 win at house to Kilmarnock on Wednesday evening, was additionally flattered to be informed there had been comparisons made with Jorg Albertz, an enormous favorite of supporters throughout his spell in Govan between 1996 and 2001.

He mentioned: ‘A giant honour, positively. I admire it however I’ll at all times attempt to play my very own sport, to not evaluate to another person, and to deal with my strengths that I’ve.

‘Nevertheless it’s a giant honour to be in comparison with these names. Positively.

Rangers supervisor Danny Rohl has been a long-time admirer of the 22-year-old

Jorg Albertz was a agency favorite of the Ibrox assist all through his five-year spell in Glasgow

‘These are massive footsteps and I’ll positively attempt my finest to be pretty much as good as attainable.

‘And, sure, it’s a giant honour that you simply give you these names. It’s additionally a part of the strain as a result of the expectations are excessive. However I’m able to battle for all the things.

‘Personally, I simply wish to rating objectives, give good impacts in video games and, after all, the principle goal is to be on prime of the desk and win the league.’

Naderi is assured he’ll thrive below strain as Rangers look to overthrow Premiership leaders Hearts and declare the title for the primary time since 2021.

‘Positively. That’s why I’m right here,’ mentioned the person who scored 13 objectives in 45 appearances for Hansa Rostock after becoming a member of from Borussia Monchengladbach in August 2024. ‘That’s already been mentioned as effectively, as a result of the individuals right here additionally understand how I work.

‘We had conversations and I’m positively the kind who will be capable of work with the strain that’s right here, and I do know what it means for the individuals as effectively. I’m prepared to offer 100 per cent.’

Naderi loved his first expertise of Ibrox after a demanding transfer from Germany which went to the final day of the switch window and nearly noticed his arrival delayed till the summer time.

Forward of the Scottish Cup tie in opposition to Championship aspect Queen’s Park at Ibrox tomorrow, he added: ‘It was unbelievable, to be trustworthy. I used to be a bit nervous simply because it’s a giant step for me.

Naderi got here off the bench to make his debut for the membership in opposition to Kilmarnock on Wednesday

‘However I attempt to take pleasure in each second and it was an incredible, wonderful feeling. I simply needed to get the deal executed. 

‘I seen that the negotiations have been ongoing for summer time as effectively, and I’m simply glad to be right here now as a result of I can provide my enter to the staff and attempt to win the title.’

With striker Bojan Miovski failing to impress of late, regardless of scoring in Wednesday’s win over Kilmarnock, Naderi could possibly be tasked with scoring the objectives in opposition to Queen’s Park.

Supervisor Rohl will likely be anxious that lightning doesn’t strike twice after the Spiders pulled off one of many nice shocks within the event at this similar time final 12 months by successful 1-0 at Ibrox.