Croatian Goalkeeper Ivor Pandur Joins Rangers: 'Trained My Whole Career for This Moment'

Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur has embarked on a new chapter in his career with Rangers, expressing his pride and readiness for the challenge at the legendary Ibrox stadium. The 26-year-old, who arrived from Hull City this summer, stated that he has trained his entire career for such moments and is eager to compete for trophies.

“

It's a great feeling to be part of this club, I feel pride. I have trained my entire career for moments like this.

Pandur shared that he had previously spoken with Rangers officials four years ago but the timing wasn't right. This summer, however, negotiations moved quickly, with everything finalized within days. He emphasized his desire to join a club that competes for titles, seeing Rangers as the ideal opportunity. "I want to be part of a club that fights for trophies, and this was the ideal moment. I have enough experience, I am ready to give my maximum for this club," he said.

“

Whoever I spoke to about the club told me only good things. I have trained my entire career for this moment to be here and I am very excited and ready to go.

Reflecting on his time at Hull City, Pandur described his two seasons there as vastly different, from narrowly avoiding relegation in the first to achieving an "unbelievable" promotion to the Premier League in the second. He believes these experiences made him a better goalkeeper and a better person. Pandur also mentioned his aspiration to earn playing time for Rangers, having previously been part of the Croatian national team at the World Cup. He noted that former Rangers player Antonio Čolak spoke highly of the club and its fans.

“

I want to be part of a club that fights for trophies, and this was the ideal moment. I have enough experience, I am ready to give my maximum for this club.