Aaron returns to Rangers

[BluenoseBear]

AARON admits he can't wait to return to Rangers after starring for Spain's under-20 side at the Mediterranean Games in Italy.

The on-loan Valencia winger has been a standout for his country at the tournament in Pescara, scoring twice as his team has reached the final.

Aaron NiguezAaron netted as he played the full 90 minutes in their opening 2-2 draw with Tunisia on June 25 and struck again as a substitute in a 3-0 win over Albania four days later.

The 20-year-old then turned in his best performance of the tournament last night as France were beaten 2-1 in the semi-finals.

Aaron played 75 minutes of that triumph and now he's looking forward to going for the gold medal against the host nation on Sunday.

The youngster also has one eye on next season and he's hoping it can be a landmark campaign for him as he tries to establish himself at Ibrox.

Contrary to some reports, Aaron will be returning to Glasgow to complete his two-year loan move from Valencia rather than going back to his homeland.

And with manager Walter Smith set to make more use of the club's up-and-coming talents next term, the Spaniard feels confident he can make an impact.

Aaron made five appearances for Rangers in 2008/09 - four as a substitute - and scored twice in the Scottish Cup against Forfar Athletic and Hamilton.

Aaron NiguezHe said: "Valencia wanted me to go back to them for this season but I was keen to come back to Rangers.

"I am due to spend one more year at the club and I want to stay there. I think it is a good place for me to be and I want to help the team to do well.

"I am hopeful I can play more football than I did in my first season in Scotland because I have got used to the game there now and I feel I have improved.

"I was very happy in Glasgow and I'm looking forward to going back there and trying to win more trophies for the club."

Aaron has been pleased with his performances in Italy over the last week as he has continued to make an impression at international level.

The likelihood is - as is the case with Madjid Bougherra and DaMarcus Beasley - that he will be given extra time off after playing football through the summer.

Most of Smith's squad will report back to Murray Park for pre-season training next Thursday as they start preparing for their SPL title defence.

But while Aaron should get a few extra days off, he's eager to return to Auchenhowie too and show he's ready for regular first-team football with the Light Blues.

He added: "Things have gone very well for me in Italy. We drew our first game 2-2 and I scored then I got another goal against Albania.

"I feel I have been playing some good football, especially against France in the semi-final. I didn't score in that game but for me, it was my best match.

"Now we have the final against Italy at the weekend and that should be an exciting game because they are the host country.

"When we finish here, I will be looking forward to coming back to Rangers and it will be good to get back to training there.

"I am not sure if I will get extra time off or not because I have been playing in Italy. I will have to speak to the manager about that.

"But even if I get a few more days off to go home and relax, I will be keen to come back to Rangers after that and get started again."

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Pleased with this. Hopefully he gets games next season. Better option than Beasley anyway.

[loz]

I thought he showed some promise in brief glimpses last season however unless Rangers have an option to buy him at the end of the lon deal I see little value to Rangers in the deal. He still has a lot of developing to do and he is not going to improve a drastic amount in the coming season so he is still going to be an occasional player for Rangers; in which case Valencia are the only team gaining from the deal.