Rangers make another transfer move as problem position addressed

Penrice, 27, returns to Scottish football after a year with the Greek Super League champions, who he joined from Hearts last summer.

Rangers have been in the market for a left-back all summer and their search heightened after Tuur Rommens picked up an injury. The Belgian has also been linked with a move to Club Brugge in his homeland.

Formerly of Livingston and Partick Thistle, Penrice could make his Rangers debut on Sunday in their Premier Sports Cup last-16 tie against St Mirren at Ibrox. The club has an option to buy at the end of the season.

"It’s a bit surreal,” said Penrice. “It’s been a long time since I came through the building here as a youth player, but I’m delighted to finally get it done.

“It’s somewhere where at the start of my career I could only have dreamt of coming to play. It’s a dream now to get the chance to represent the club.

“I’ve been involved in Scotland for a while and you know what comes with the name.

"There’s only one objective and that’s to win stuff. When you don’t, there comes pressure. I’m fully aware of what is expected here."

Manager Derek McInnes said: “We’re excited to welcome James to the club and believe he will be a very good addition to the squad.

“He plays in an area of the pitch where we are currently a little light, so it was important that we brought in someone who can bolster us in that position and provide competition.

“James already has valuable experience of the Scottish Premiership and understands the demands of the club, and from speaking to him it was clear he is hungry to work hard and continue progressing in his career.

“We are excited to start working with him and hopefully see him make a strong contribution for the club.”