Giovanni Van Bronckhorst Confirmed As Rangers Head Coach

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst Confirmed As Rangers Head Coach

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst has been confirmed as the new first team Head coach of Rangers - the side's 17th permanent manager.

The 46-year-old Dutchman who will replace Steven Gerrard – after He departed the Scottish side for EPL outfit, Aston Villa, is subject to being granted a work permit before commencing his official duties.

Van Bronckhorst played for Rangers in a 3-year stint, between 1998 and 2001, clinching five trophies including two league titles in the process.

The former midfielder went on to achieve more successes with Arsenal and Barcelona, including a Champions League trophy with the latter, before coaching Feyenoord to win the Dutch Cup twice and the club's first Eredivisie title in 18 years.

He was also capped 106 times for his country, captaining the Dutch to the 2010 World Cup final, which was his final match as a player.

Van Bronckhorst's last job as a manager was a year at Guangzhou R&F in China.