Rangers Football Club has completed the acquisition of Serbian midfielder Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan Belgrade. The 20-year-old midfielder has agreed to a four-year deal with the Scottish Premiership side, which includes an option to extend for an additional year.
Dragojevic progressed through Partizan’s youth system starting in 2021 and turned professional two years later. He was loaned to third-tier club Teleoptik early in his professional career before signing a new long-term contract with Partizan through 2030. The midfielder made his first-team debut for the Serbian club in March last year and subsequently became a regular in their lineup. Last season, he captained Partizan while making 41 appearances, during which he scored four goals and recorded four assists while operating primarily as a defensive midfielder. Partizan finished third in the Serbian SuperLiga.
The midfielder gained international experience through Serbia’s participation in recent football competition. He made his international debut as a substitute in a match against Cape Verde in May, and later started in another international fixture. At club level, Dragojevic featured in both legs of Partizan’s Conference League third qualifying round tie against Hibernian, with his team winning 3-2 at Easter Road while playing with 10 men, though ultimately exiting on a 4-3 aggregate scoreline after extra time.
Dragojevic holds two international caps for Serbia and previously captained Partizan despite his young age, demonstrating significant leadership qualities. Rangers manager Derek McInnes expressed enthusiasm about the signing, highlighting the midfielder’s potential, technical attributes, and character, noting that his captaincy at a club of Partizan’s stature reflects the respect and leadership he commands.
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