New Rangers signing Todd Cantwell has praised the Ibrox support, calling them "powerful".

The midfielder recently signed for the Light Blues on a long-term deal from Norwich City.

And the 24-year-old has explained why he is excitied to get started as well as how Gers boss Michael Beale sold him on the move.

Speaking during his first press conference as a Light Blues player, he said: "Sometimes in life you need a fresh start. Norwich is a club I hold really close to my heart.

"When I spoke to Ross and the manager it was clear this was the club for me. The manager spoke in such detail about what he wanted from me.

"As a player, you want this clarity. Having a manager that believes in me and is building something is huge for me.

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"My fitness is good, I have been working hard even without the game time. It will take a little bit to get up to match speed but I am in a good place.

"To have this fanbase on my side will be really powerful for me. The important thing for me is to win silverware, you have to look at this as an opportunity to win trophies.

"The manager knows the type of person and player I am. I think the manager can get the best out of me moving forward.

"I think the manager can get the best out of me moving forward."

After the signing was announced, Beale expressed his delight at getting the deal over the line.

He told the club website: “I am extremely happy to welcome Todd to Rangers. He is a player that is fully aligned to our playing style and we believe he will be a key player for the club in the coming seasons.

“I am looking forward to working with him on the pitch this week and integrating him into our fantastic football club.”

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