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Bordeaux striker Jean-Claude Darcheville is to join Rangers in the summer, the Scottish Premier League club have announced.
The 31-year-old, who is out of contract with the French club in the summer, has agreed a two-year contract at Ibrox.
Rangers claim that they beat off competition from several French clubs for "The Rocket".
Manager Walter Smith said: "With Dado Prso leaving, we were looking to bring someone in to strengthen up front."
Rangers say Bordeaux had offered him a new two-year contract, while Monaco also wanted the Guyana-born Frenchman.
"There were a number of other clubs interested in him and Bordeaux wanted him to sign a new deal, so we are pleased that we will have his talents for the next two seasons," added Smith.
Paul Le Guen, sacked as Rangers manager earlier this season, helped Darcheville's development during his time as Rennes manager.
Darcheville was a target for another former Rangers manager, Alex McLeish, in 2005.
A deal to take him to Ibrox failed to materialise, with both sides saying that it was their decision not to proceed.
However, Darcheville was later quoted as saying that the arrival of Le Guen had reignited his interest in a move to the Glasgow club.
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The 31-year-old, who is out of contract with the French club in the summer, has agreed a two-year contract at Ibrox.
Rangers claim that they beat off competition from several French clubs for "The Rocket".
Manager Walter Smith said: "With Dado Prso leaving, we were looking to bring someone in to strengthen up front."
Rangers say Bordeaux had offered him a new two-year contract, while Monaco also wanted the Guyana-born Frenchman.
"There were a number of other clubs interested in him and Bordeaux wanted him to sign a new deal, so we are pleased that we will have his talents for the next two seasons," added Smith.
Paul Le Guen, sacked as Rangers manager earlier this season, helped Darcheville's development during his time as Rennes manager.
Darcheville was a target for another former Rangers manager, Alex McLeish, in 2005.
A deal to take him to Ibrox failed to materialise, with both sides saying that it was their decision not to proceed.
However, Darcheville was later quoted as saying that the arrival of Le Guen had reignited his interest in a move to the Glasgow club.
FE: French posters Is he a good replacement for Prso ?
