New Rangers signing Vaclav Cerny says he's "not ready to start yet" after arriving on loan from Wolfsburg last week.

The 26-year-old winger, previously of FC Twente and Ajax, signed on loan from the German outfit last Friday ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. 

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And while he's in contention to play against Hearts at Tynecastle tomorrow, the attacker says it will take him time to reach full fitness after an extended summer break.

Asked how he was feeling fitness-wise following his role at Euro 2024 with the Czech Republic, Cerny said: "I feel pretty good, this week has been good for me. Tough but good. After the Euros, I had a nice little break and couldn't wait to come here and start training.

"I don't think I am able to start yet but I am definitely ready to help."

Cerny was also asked about his best position and how he's setting in at Ibrox.

"The strongest position I feel for me is the right wing in the formation we want to play, I am left footed and I like to create chances and get goals and assists hopefully. That's something I always have done and try to do.

"It has been a very nice week for me, I've trained with the lads and everyone has made me feel very comfortable from day one. What to expect? I hope a lot. I just can't wait to be on the pitch and to help the club."

Meanwhile, Rangers were able to snap up Robin Propper for just £1.5 million with only hours to spare because of a special clause in his contract, Twente Enschede chief Arnold Bruggink has revealed.

The Dutch club are reeling after losing their captain to Philippe Clement's side at the start of the season and ahead of a Champions League tie with Red Bull Salzburg.

And Twente's sporting director Bruggink has admitted Rangers managed to take advantage of an agreement the Dutch club made with Propper after they blocked a move last season to a top club.

He explained: "Last year we stopped Robin from going to a top foreign club. After that, we started talking about the possible what-if situations that could arise the next time a club came in for him.

"Then we sat down together and made a new agreement.

"The agreement was if a club came in for him before midnight on July 31 and paid the agreed amount, then he could go. That's how it was. And the transfer to Rangers only started two days before it.

"So for us, it's the timing that's the most annoying. It's not great at all. And it's not great for the coaches, the players, the supporters and the club.

"It still feels strange to me. Suddenly an important player - who was at the heart of the team - is gone. And our captain too."