New signing - Salim Kerkar

[maineflyer 0]

Didn't see this coming, seems we're in the process of signing the trialist Algerian Salim Kerkar.

[Gazza_8 233]

I read something yesterday about him. I'll try and find it......

 

EDIT:

 

This is translated using Google:

 

Salim Kerkar was very happy yesterday morning to find, through his agent in Scotland, Trevor Stevens, the team leader of the Rangers had given its final approval for its integration into the workforce for the 2010/2011 season. Great news for the young player of 23 years, full of qualities, which was being tried for nearly three weeks in the Scottish champions and has just achieved its goal of integrating a large clubs Europe, where changing his compatriot and friend, Madjid Bougherra. Indeed, this last which brought with Walter Smith has given its final approval yesterday morning. Thus, the Algerians will vibrate twice for the Rangers with the signing of Salim Kerkar, who is probably enjoying his revenge on his detractors who had announced too early, he had failed the tests. With it OK to Walter Smith, now the new Algerian midfielder Rangers is completely liberated, calmly awaiting the signature of its first big contract. Explanations of player that we have reached by telephone yesterday mid-afternoon.

 

While Salim, you confirm the good news?

Yes, I confirm. Except rebound last second, I will sign this season with Glasgow Rangers.

 

When have you heard the news?

This morning (yesterday, ed.) It's my agent called me at the end of the drive to tell me that the club has agreed to make me sign a license.

 

In the first team, if we understood it, no?

Yes, the Rangers first team. You know very well that I was tested for several days now and I was training with the reserve and now with the first team. The coaches have so much studied my game before giving their consent.

 

What you said Walter Smith?

Nothing special, indeed, because during training, it occurs only very rarely. These are his assistants who manage sessions. And it is they who told me they liked my style of play well

 

You've probably called your brother Karim learning the good news. What did he say?

(He smiles). Well, imagine that I have called anyone yet. No member of my family is aware of this, nor my friends elsewhere.

 

And you do us the honor of Exclusive we learn! Thank you, really Salim ...

But nothing. In fact, I did not know before signing.

 

And the signature is when?

Once my file will be sent by the French National League Football. According to my agent, the club has already sent a letter to the NFL to get the papers that prove that I was without a club in France. Otherwise, I could not sign, since the deadline of the transfer window has expired.

 

But you're not involved in the transfer window, because you were without a club, right?

Yes, exactly. Since I was without a club, I am not concerned by the transfer window deadline. I could sign inch'Allah, upon receipt of my application the NFL.

 

Hope you play the Champions League this season, if you pass the second round?

I do not know yet whether the settlement will allow me. But it would be great to be part, for sure.

 

If you pass the second round, you would have the right, or while en Europa League, if the Rangers finish in 3rd place at the end of the pool stages.

For now, I will first enjoy this good news, hoping that everything will go well before the signing inch'Allah. We will see later.

 

Is it true that you've scored three goals in four matches in the friendly matches?

Yes, I have scored three, but with the reserve team. I hope to have the chance to score more with the first team.

 

The other good news will find Majid Boughrerra ...

Majid is a brother to me. I will never forget that he and my agent who introduced me with the Rangers. It has been a total support for me since my arrival. I can not thank him enough. Majid is an example for me. I dream to like him.

 

After your signing with the Rangers, you'll think a little more to the Greens, no?

Course. I Algeria in the skin. I've always been a strong supporter. It would be really great to be selected one day. In any case, this will be one of my big goals.

 

Apparently his agent is Trevor Steven.

Edited September 18, 2010 by Gazza_8

[maineflyer 0]

I read something yesterday about him. I'll try and find it......

 

It's in most of the papers.

[Gazza_8 233]

It's in most of the papers.

 

Not yesterday it wasn't.

 

Front to back was about some old chap wearing red shoes.

[ascender 352]

What position does he play?

[alexscottislegend 2,064]

What position does he play?

Article suggests he is a sort of wide player who can score a goal or two.

 

But what I'm wondering is: he is not a full international for Algeria, so how could he get a work permit? Thought you had to play for your country if you were non-EU. Or is he on a French passport?

[rbr 1,247]

Typical we earn around �£350,000 from the c/l midweek and then spend it or part of it on another player , still he has been there for amonth so must have something about him , wonder what those that watch the U19 's think

[andy steel 0]

Loving that translation. 'Algeria will now vibrate twice for Rangers'

 

Fantastic.

[Guest D.bootland]

Another wide player has got to be a plus. Seems Bougherra brought him to the Gaffer's attention.

[Gazza_8 233]

From the Beeb......

 

Rangers are closing in on a deal to sign French-born Algerian wide midfielder Salim Kerkar.

 

The 23-year-old has impressed on trial at Ibrox and his representatives are currently in talks with the Glasgow side to complete a move.

 

"We've had him in for a few weeks now," said Rangers manager Walter Smith after his side's 4-0 win over Dundee United.

 

"Hopefully, when we sit down with his people, we can arrange to have him at the club for a little while."

 

Kerkra spent three seasons with French outfit Gueugnon in the Championat.

 

He is the younger brother of the Algeria international Karim Kerkar and is also friends with Rangers centre-back Madjid Bougherra.

 

The 33-year-old Karim, presently with Emirates Club in the UAE Football League, had spells with Manchester City, Clyde and Dundee United.

 

He rejected moves to St Mirren and St Johnstone before returning to the Middle East.

 

Asked if anything had been signed, Smith replied: "Not so far."

 

An own goal by Dillon set Rangers on their way to victory over United, with Kenny Miller's double and Steven Naismith's header completing the win.

 

"It was a good win for us, especially after a Champions League game in midweek," added Smith. "You're always worried that that's going to be a problem for you.

 

"That's the best performance we've had so far this season. I always felt we had some decent spells in games but overall we weren't imposing ourselves on them.

 

"Dundee United have always been awkward opponents for us and, when you consider that we're coming back from a Champions League game, we've got to delighted with the way the team played, especially the first period of the game and then in the second half."