Rangers loan Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa with buy option
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:36 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Kosta Nedeljkovic has joined Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, which includes a conditional obligation to buy for £4 million based on appearances. The 20-year-old right-back previously moved to Aston Villa from Red Star Belgrade in 2024, and has spent time on loan at RB Leipzig. Manager Derek McInnes praised Nedeljkovic's athleticism and experience, highlighting his potential to reinforce the squad's defense. Nedeljkovic becomes the 11th signing this summer for Rangers, who are also looking to add a winger and striker before the transfer deadline.
- •Nedeljkovic joins Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.
- •The loan includes a £4 million obligation to buy.
- •He is the 11th summer signing for Rangers.
- •Nedeljkovic had previous loan spells at RB Leipzig.
- •Rangers are seeking additional players before the transfer deadline.
- 9:36 AMYahoo Sports — Nedeljkovic joins Rangers from Aston Villa
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — 'I only wanted Rangers' - share your thoughts on Nedeljkovic signing
- 9:25 AMBBC Sport — Nedeljkovic joins Rangers from Aston Villa
"Right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic says it was an "easy decision" to join Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. The deal for the 20-year-old Serbia international comes with a conditional obligation to buy. Rangers is such a big club, a big family, and I am excited to join and help the team have success together.
"Kosta Nedeljkovic joins Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with the Ibrox club holding a "conditional obligation" to buy the 20-year-old Serbia defender.
"Kosta Nedeljkovic joins Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with the Ibrox club holding a "conditional obligation" to buy the 20-year-old Serbia defender.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:36 AMNedeljkovic joins Rangers from Aston Villa
Kosta Nedeljkovic joins Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with the Ibrox club holding a "conditional obligation" to buy the 20-year-old Serbia defender.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:25 AM'I only wanted Rangers' - share your thoughts on Nedeljkovic signing
Right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic says it was an "easy decision" to join Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. The deal for the 20-year-old Serbia international comes with a conditional obligation to buy. Rangers is such a big club, a big family, and I am excited to join and help the team have success together.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 9:25 AMNedeljkovic joins Rangers from Aston Villa
Kosta Nedeljkovic joins Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with the Ibrox club holding a "conditional obligation" to buy the 20-year-old Serbia defender.
- Sky Sports—Rangers sign Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa
Rangers have signed right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa.
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