As reported by The Daily Record, former Mexico and Atletico Madrid star Luis Garcia has given the thumbs up on Carlos Pena’s reported move to Rangers this summer.
What’s the story?
Garcia made 79 appearances for his country in the 1990s, netting on the international stage an impressive 29 times including goals in the World Cup and Copa America.
Now a TV pundit in his homeland, he’s given his thoughts on midfielder Carlos Pena’s reported imminent move to Rangers, believing that despite his off the field problems, he has what it takes to be a success in Glasgow.
As quoted by The Daily Record, Garcia said:
Pedro is a cultured, innovative coach. He’s successful because he takes risks. He isn’t intimidated by the challenge of rehabilitating the career of Carlos Pena. Despite his troubles, I firmly believe in Carlos. He is still a very good footballer who can control games. He was at one time the best Mexican player out there.
Those will certainly be exciting words for Rangers fans to hear. Supporters are eagerly anticipating Caixinha making some signings and putting his own stamp on the team, tired of some of the first team stars that flopped in the Scottish Premiership this season.
27 year old Pena has won 19 caps for Mexico and has often been a standout in his homeland over the years, even winning a multi-million pound move to Guadalajara just last year.
In a problem area for the Ibrox club, he may well be the answer, especially if Caixinha can get the best out of him as Luis Garcia predicts.
