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QPR sign Angel Rangel on five-month deal

Fresh start: Angel Rangel: AFP/Getty Images
Fresh start: Angel Rangel: AFP/Getty Images

QPR have completed the signing of former Swansea defender Angel Rangel on a five-month deal.

The 35-year-old was released by the Welsh club at the end of last season and has joined Rangers following the knee injury to Darnell Furlong, which is likely to keep him out for three months.

Rangel said: “I had a phone call from the manager [Steve McClaren] saying he wants to use my Premier League experience as an important part of our game. I want to help the team achieve their targets.

“I’ve seen lots of talent in training — from what I have seen we can only get better.”

Rangel will be under contract at least until January 13 next year.

Rangers claimed a 2-0 win over League One Peterborough in the Carabao Cup at Loftus Road last night — their first victory of the season.

Rangers’ Championship rivals Brentford and Millwall also made it safely through, the Bees winning 4-2 at Southend and Millwall beating Gillingham on penalties after a 0-0 draw. AFC Wimbledon won 2-1 at Portsmouth but Charlton lost 3-0 at MK Dons.