Allan McGregor joins Besiktas on two-year deal (original) (raw)
McGregor off to Turkey as ex-Rangers goalkeeper agrees Besiktas deal
Published: 06:16 EDT, 26 July 2012 | Updated: 13:47 EDT, 26 July 2012
Turkish delight: Scotland goalkeeper Allan McGregor is set to join Besiktas
Scotland goalkeeper Allan McGregor has agreed to join Besiktas on a two-year deal.
The former Rangers No 1 reached agreement with the Turkish outfit after undergoing medical tests in Istanbul.
The club confirmed on its official website: 'According to a club statement issued by Besiktas Football Ventures, former Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has agreed to a two-year deal with the Eagles.'
Speaking in an interview with BJK TV, shown on STV, McGregor said: 'It's a big club, with a big tradition.
'Supposedly, they have great fans and a lot of noise in the stadium so I'm very excited.
'Every time I play, I don't like losing, which is a good thing to have.
'I'll just give my all for the team and hopefully I can do my best.'
The 30-year-old had been looking for a new club after leaving Rangers when they were consigned to liquidation.
The Rangers newco, who McGregor declined to join, will dispute his right to move but the goalkeeper's former team-mates who followed the same route have been granted temporary transfer certificates by FIFA ahead of arbitration over possible compensation.
Like Rangers, Besiktas failed to meet financial criteria to gain a UEFA licence and could not take their place in this season's Europa League.