Rangers near signing of Hannover 96 winger Daisuke Yokota
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 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.
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers 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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