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Yokota has spent the last two seasons in Germany's second tier, representing Kaiserslautern in 2024-2025 before moving to Hannover – initially on loan – last summer.

He scored five goals and supplied four assists in 30 league appearances – 19 of which were starts – last season as Hannover finished fourth, narrowly missing out on a place in the promotion-relegation play-off.

As per the terms of his loan deal, the 26 year-old became a Hannover player on a permanent basis, but he has swiftly moved on again, to Glasgow.

Yokota has signed a three-year contract with an option for a further 12 months, becoming the ninth signing Rangers have made in their first transfer window under Derek McInnes.  

"I'm really excited to be joining Rangers," he said. "This is a massive club with a fantastic history, passionate supporters and high ambitions, so it's a proud moment for me.

"My aim is to help the team achieve success this season, and I hope we can create some special memories together. I'm looking forward to meeting my team-mates, the staff and getting started."

Rangers began their Scottish Premiership season with an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Dundee United last Saturday, and the Glasgow giant will face Jagiellonia Bialystok in the first leg of a Europa League qualification tie on Friday.