Max Aarons Brings New Fire to Rangers in Ambitious Season-Long Loan Move
So here we are—Rangers have officially secured the loan signing of Max Aarons from Bournemouth, and honestly, this could be a real statement of intent for the 2025/26 season. Aarons, a 25-year-old full-back with Premier League, La Liga, and international youth experience under his belt, arrives at Ibrox with one mission in mind: to inject new energy and depth into a squad aiming to close the gap on Celtic and make a mark in Europe.
Let’s talk about what makes this move exciting. Aarons isn’t just any defender. This is a guy who made over 200 appearances for Norwich City, was a crucial part of their two Championship title wins, and lifted the UEFA U-21 Euros with England. He’s got pedigree. After his switch to Bournemouth in 2023, where he helped set a club record points tally in the Premier League, he spent the back half of last season on loan at Valencia. The Spanish side didn’t activate the purchase clause, but the fact he was trusted in La Liga—even for a short stint—says a lot about his adaptability.
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Now, under Russell Martin—his former teammate at Norwich—Aarons finds himself in a fresh chapter at Rangers. It's Martin's first signing at the club, which shows there’s a level of trust and vision behind the move. Aarons knows the coach, understands his philosophy, and wants to be part of something ambitious. In his own words, he’s “got a lot of experience in different leagues” and is “really looking forward” to bringing that to the Rangers dressing room. You can feel the hunger from him.
What’s also notable is the role he’s stepping into. With Dujon Sterling sidelined, Aarons will challenge club captain James Tavernier for minutes. That’s no small task. But with Rangers facing a packed calendar that includes Champions League qualifiers and a relentless domestic schedule, depth in key positions is vital. Aarons has the engine, versatility, and mindset to either push Tavernier or cover other parts of the backline.
This move also speaks volumes about Rangers’ strategy under Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell. At 25, Aarons still has plenty of room for growth, and while there’s no option to buy included in the loan, the deal still feels like a calculated risk with a high upside. He gets a platform to reignite his career, and Rangers get a motivated, proven performer with something to prove.
All in all, it’s one of those moves that could quietly become one of the most important of the window. With the season opener against Motherwell just around the corner and a Champions League qualifier looming, Aarons won’t have much time to settle—but something tells me he’s more than ready for the challenge.
Let’s see what he brings to the pitch. Exciting times at Ibrox.
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