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Rangers wrap up Beasley deal

Rangers have made DaMarcus Beasley their fifth summer signing after confirming his arrival from PSV Eindhoven.

The United States international was at Murray Park on Wednesday afternoon to put the finishing touches to his transfer, and he has signed a three-year contract.

Beasley's move, which is subject to the likely formality of a work permit being granted, had been held up while the United States took part in the Gold Cup, which they won with victory over Mexico in Sunday's final.

The 25-year-old had an injury-interrupted loan spell at Manchester City last season, where his performances did not do justice to his reputation.

But the winger, who has more than 60 caps for his country, has delighted Rangers boss Walter Smith with his eagerness to move to Scotland.

He played two full campaigns with PSV before spending a year in England, however the Dutch giants did not expect Beasley to feature prominently in their team next season.

The former Chicago Fire player cost PSV approximately £1.5million in 2004, and played for the United States at the World Cup in 2002 and 2006.

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