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Ben Godfrey set for loan move to Rangers from Atalanta

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Ben Godfrey set for loan move to Rangers from Atalanta

Summary

Ben Godfrey is expected to join Glasgow Rangers on loan from Atalanta, who acquired him from Everton for €12.5m. The English defender struggled at Atalanta, making only five competitive appearances. Godfrey has previously had loan spells at Ipswich Town, Sheffield United, and Brondby. The deal with Rangers includes an option to buy at the end of the season, providing Godfrey another chance to revitalize his career.

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Status Watch

•Ben Godfrey likely heads to Rangers on loan from Atalanta.
•Atalanta signed Godfrey for €12.5m but he struggled for playing time.
•Godfrey made just five appearances for Atalanta totaling 93 minutes.
•Previous loan spells include time at Ipswich Town and Brondby.
•The transfer to Rangers includes an option for a permanent move.

Latest Updates

10:09 AMBBC Sport — Ex-Everton defender Godfrey joins Rangers on loan from Atalanta
4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers in talks with Atalanta to agree a loan move for Ben Godfrey
4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Atalanta flop Godfrey ready for Rangers after €12.5m Everton transfer

What they're saying

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Scottish Premiership club Rangers are talking with Atalanta to sign Ben Godfrey on loan with an option to buy, according to Sky Sports journalist Luca Bendoni. Rangers manager Derek McInnes wants defe...
— Yahoo Sports

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Atalanta are expected to send Ben Godfrey to Glasgow Rangers on loan with an option to buy after a failed €12.5m move from Everton.It has been a very difficult time for the England international def...
— Yahoo Sports