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Midfielder Thelo Aasgaard says he "always pictured" himself in a Russell Martin team after completing a deal to join Rangers from Luton Town. The 23-year-old Liverpool-born Norway cap has agreed a four-year contract with the Scottish Premiership runners-up and arrives for a reported £3. 5m fee, external. He becomes the Ibrox club's fifth new signing this summer after Lyall Cameron, Max Aarons, Joe Rothwell and Emmanuel Fernandez. "When I heard about Rangers, I was over the moon. I am glad to get it over the line, " Aasgaard told Rangers TV. "I have played against the manager's teams a few times and I always pictured myself in his team and to be here now is really good. "It was an easy decision. I love the number of games here, it is like the EFL and I love playing. The stature and history is enough as well. " Martin, who takes charge of Rangers for the first time when they welcome Club Brugge to Ibrox for a friendly on Sunday, says Aasgaard has the "necessary qualities to thrive at this club". And sporting director Kevin Thelwell said he had been "on the radar of several clubs around Europe" and was "capable of making the difference in the final third". Martin expects to be 'so pleased' with next Rangers signings Latest Rangers news, analysis and fan views Get Rangers news notifications in the BBC Sport app Having spent time in Liverpool's academy, Aasgaard moved to Wigan Athletic before making his senior debut for them in 2020. He would go on to make 163 appearances and score 30 times over a five-year period before joining Luton in January. Having represented Norway - the country of his father - through the age groups, Aasgaard made his full debut in March, scoring in a 5-0 win over Moldova. He was an ever-present for Luton during the second half of last season but opted to leave after their relegation from the English Championship. What do you make of the signing of Aasgaard? Is he what Rangers need? And what other business do the club need to do? Let us know here Euro 2025: Holders England trail impressive France by two goals at break Djokovic 'blessed' to record 100th Wimbledon win Club World Cup: Real Madrid face Dortmund in quarter-final Robin Williams' life and career through ten crucial photographs Pink Floyd's David Gilmour shares his Desert Island Discs A purr-fect short history of cats on film The American War of Independence revisited, 250 years on 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Kartal wants your help picking her next tattoo - what should she get? Boundaries, drops and flying bats - Pant's 'box office' innings. Video Boundaries, drops and flying bats - Pant's 'box office' innings Why Smith could become England's greatest keeper-batter 'I tried to stay away - but boxing found me' Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race Raducanu beaten by Sabalenka in gripping match - highlights. Video Raducanu beaten by Sabalenka in gripping match - highlights When England won the Euros - best pictures from an unforgettable summer 'A symbol of hope & inspiration - Jota was a Portuguese hero' Seven days and four room keys - the lucky loser in the last 16 The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Video The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Why have record number of seeded players lost at Wimbledon? Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby. Video Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby How is Arsenal's attacking refresh shaping up? Kookaburra conundrum - can county cricket have too many runs? Is it conceivable that Mercedes could drop Russell for Verstappen? Meet the only English manager at the Euros 'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.