Rangers Sign Nedeljkovic from Villa
Rangers sign 20-year-old right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa on loan with £4m obligation to buy
The update
Rangers have signed 20-year-old right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa on a season-long loan, with a £4m obligation to buy included in the deal. The 20-year-old Serbian international will become the club’s 11th summer signing, joining international teammate Vanja Dragojevic at Ibrox. Nedeljkovic previously played for RB Leipzig on loan, making 10 appearances for Aston Villa across all competitions since joining from Red Star Belgrade in January 2024, and 6 appearances for RB Leipzig last season.
Why it matters
This transfer represents Rangers’ strategic approach to leveraging Premier League connections to acquire young talent with potential resale value. The loan-to-buy structure allows Rangers to strengthen their squad while managing financial risk, while Aston Villa continues their pattern of developing young players with loan pathways. Nedeljkovic’s addition addresses a key position for Rangers, who have used multiple players at right-back already this season.
What to watch
How many games Nedeljkovic needs to play to trigger the £4m buy clause; whether he can overcome previous injury concerns (knee and back issues); how he’ll adapt to Scottish football after time in England and Germany; if Rangers complete additional signings before the transfer window deadline.
Sources
- skysports.com — Transfer details, quotes, and obligation terms
- BBC — Player history and previous loan information
