AliousRussell Martin Signs 3-Year Deal as Rangers Manager in Bold 49ers Move – Fabrizio Romano Confirms
Major change is underway at Ibrox as the 49ers ownership group wastes no time reshaping Rangers Football Club following their official arrival last Friday. With sweeping decisions being made behind the scenes, numerous staff members reportedly fear for their futures – a wave of restructuring that has already claimed interim boss Barry Ferguson after his short stint following Philippe Clement’s exit.
But while departures are grabbing headlines, a major arrival is now official: *Russell Martin has signed on as Rangers’ new manager.* Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on June 4 via X (formerly Twitter), revealing that the former Southampton boss has inked a **three-year contract** running until **June 2028**.
Martin emerged as a somewhat unexpected choice to lead Rangers, particularly after high-profile names like Carlo Ancelotti were loosely linked. Out of work since parting ways with Southampton in late 2024, Martin impressed the new American leadership during the interview process—so much so that they’ve now put their long-term faith in him despite the concerns of some Rangers supporters.
Though his time at Southampton ended abruptly, Martin was instrumental in their rise back to the Premier League and has been lauded for his progressive football philosophy. That track record appears to have swayed the 49ers, who view him not just as a stopgap, but as a strategic appointment central to their vision of restoring Rangers to dominance in Scotland and competing seriously in Europe.
As the club looks ahead to Champions League qualifiers, the new boss will need immediate backing in the summer transfer market. The pressure will be on from the start, and the 49ers’ faith in Martin now has to be matched by decisive squad reinforcements to support their ambitious new era.
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