Former Ibrox star has a signing tip for his old club... and he could be a bargain at only £2million: RANGERS CONFIDENTIAL
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Borna Barisic may have drawn a line under his Rangers’ odyssey, but it appears the Croatian defender may yet play a hand in shaping the future of his former club. Reports in his homeland suggest that Barisic, who now plays with Trabzonspor in Turkey, has given a glowing recommendation to the Ibrox hierarchy to sign Marko Soldo, a defensive midfielder who plays for his former club NK Osijek.
![[Marko Soldo (right) in action for Croatia Under-21s in a Euro 2025 qualifier against Andorra]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/17/93283485-14206191-Marko_Soldo_right_in_action_for_Croatia_Under_21s_in_a_Euro_2025-m-13_1734541699804.jpg)
A Croatia Under-21 international, Soldo is valued at around £2million. It’s understood Nils Koppen, who recently stepped up to become technical director at Rangers from his recruitment chief role, likes what he sees in the player with a bid in January looking increasingly likely.
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Soldo has played in wide areas for Osijek but has recently moved to a more defensive role. Despite only being 21, he has played for Dinamo Zagreb and Gorica and already has experience of playing in European qualifiers. If he’s acquired, it would free up Mohamed Diomande to play further forward.
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Croatian left-back Borna Barisic enjoyed some success during his spell at Rangers. Marko Soldo (right) in action for Croatia Under-21s in a Euro 2025 qualifier against Andorra. Provided the deal goes through, Rangers fans can only hope Soldo is as successful in Glasgow as the man who’s now pushing his case.
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