As Rangers close in on a deal for Danilo Pereira da Silva, Ibrox supporters are lining up the samba sounds of Brazil as the forward prepares to move from the Netherlands.
According to the latest reports, Rangers have struck a £6m deal with Feyenoord for the transfer of striker Danilo, who now appears to be on his way to Ibrox this season.
But whilst the sounds of Brazil prepare to blare from speakers across the country of Scotland, Rangers fans might be interested in the latest comments from Danilo on his international allegiances.
According to Danilo Pereira da Silva, the striker is actually ready to play for the Netherlands instead of Brazil after spending the bulk of his adult life in the country.
Danilo Pereira da Silva switch international allegiances
Despite being born in Sao Paolo, Brazil, Danilo came through the youth ranks of Ajax from 2017 and the 24-year-old has now applied for Dutch citizenship.
“I’ve lived in the Netherlands since I was 18 and I have applied for my Dutch nationality,” said Danilo Pereira da Silva.
“Hopefully, that will lead to an opportunity to play for the Dutch national team. Why not? If they call me up I will definitely consider it.
“I’m not saying this because I think it’s easier for me. Just like Brazil, the Netherlands has many good players.
“I am a Brazilian, but I also feel Dutch in the meantime. My children will be half Dutch and half Brazilian, which is the way I feel too.”
Whilst this means Rangers might not be preparing to sign a future Brazil international in Danilo, it’s unlikely to stop Ibrox supporters blasting out Mas Que Nada on the day the striker signs.
We’re not quite sure when that’s going to be and – whilst a high-profile transfer deal looks likely – Rangers are reportedly set to complete another South American transfer first.
