Rangers near signing of Hannover 96 winger Daisuke Yokota
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:19 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Daisuke Yokota is close to joining Rangers from Hannover 96, according to Sky Sports and Kicker. The transfer fee is reported to be €3 million plus bonuses and a resale percentage. Yokota expressed a desire to leave Hannover after a loan spell where he scored five goals and provided four assists in 30 matches. Hannover will compete in the 2. Bundesliga following a missed opportunity for promotion. The deal's completion is expected soon.
- •Yokota has been linked to SC Paderborn but chose Rangers.
- •He scored five goals and assisted four times during his loan.
- •Hannover missed their chance for Bundesliga promotion on the final day.
- •The transfer fee includes bonuses and a resale percentage.
- •Rangers aim to strengthen their squad ahead of the season.
- 10:19 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Glasgow Rangers snap up Hannover gem Yokota
- 9:52 AMYahoo Sports — What can Rangers fans expect from new winger Yokota?
- 9:01 AMBBC Sport — Rangers complete signing of winger Yokota
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers set to sign Hannover 96 gem Yokota
"Daisuke Yokota has joined Rangers from Hannover 96 just a month after making his loan move to the 2 Bundesliga side permanent. Yokota spent last season on loan at Hannover from Belgian outfit Gent and the German made the deal permanent last month but have sold the Japanese winger for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old made 30 appearances in the German second division and scored five goals as well as setting up four as Hannover finished fourth and narrowly missed out on a chance of promotion.
"As announced this morning, Daisuke Yokota of Hannover 96 will officially continue his career at Glasgow Rangers.The attacking midfielder is transferring to the traditional Scottish club who are compet...
"Sky Sports and Kicker report Daisuke Yokota is on the verge of joining Rangers from Hannover 96. The Japanese winger was previously linked with a move to SC Paderborn, but the newly promoted team saw ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:19 AMOfficial: Glasgow Rangers snap up Hannover gem Yokota
As announced this morning, Daisuke Yokota of Hannover 96 will officially continue his career at Glasgow Rangers.The attacking midfielder is transferring to the traditional Scottish club who are compet...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:52 AMWhat can Rangers fans expect from new winger Yokota?
Daisuke Yokota has joined Rangers from Hannover 96 just a month after making his loan move to the 2 Bundesliga side permanent. Yokota spent last season on loan at Hannover from Belgian outfit Gent and the German made the deal permanent last month but have sold the Japanese winger for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old made 30 appearances in the German second division and scored five goals as well as setting up four as Hannover finished fourth and narrowly missed out on a chance of promotion.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 9:01 AMRangers complete signing of winger Yokota
Rangers sign Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover for an undisclosed fee.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:19 PMRangers set to sign Hannover 96 gem Yokota
Sky Sports and Kicker report Daisuke Yokota is on the verge of joining Rangers from Hannover 96. The Japanese winger was previously linked with a move to SC Paderborn, but the newly promoted team saw ...
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