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The 27-year-old secured his one-season loan deal to Ibrox of Amiens with an option for a permanent stay at the end of the season.
Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy says he recommended Bongani Zungu to the Rangers when they called him to ask about the player.
According to McCarthy, Rangers coach Michael Beale called him in and his response was that they would sign a complete midfielder who is not only great but also a fighter.
“I know Michael very well because we were in the same UEFA training courses together, so he called me to talk about Zungu. When they first got interested in him, they wanted to do some background checks, “McCarthy said. The Scottish sun.
“They had a good idea what kind of player he was and they also wanted my opinion on him. I told them they’d get a really good one if they hired him. “
“Zungu is not only a great player, he is a fighter.”
McCarthy revealed that he has seen Zungu shine in recent years and that the Duduza-born midfielder will certainly not disappoint at his new club.
“I’ve seen him flourish in recent years and the Rangers have a fantastic footballer,” added McCarthy.
“He is a complete midfielder, very comfortable with the ball and very strong in the tackle. He can also play as a defensive midfielder because he is very good at cleaning. “
“But he also offers you an attacking threat and can score goals.”
What makes McCarthy believe that Zungu is a great midfielder is his versatility. The midfielder can defend, create and score goals.
“Zungu can do everything in the middle of the park and that is why Steven Gerrard was so desperate to sign him. He’s a tough tackler and if you need someone to put a foot down, he’s capable of that. If you need someone who takes on a tough 50/50 challenge, then he is your man.
“It will definitely improve the Rangers and make them more effective. I think it will be absolutely fine with the physicality of Scottish football.
“He usually uses the number 8 as Gerrard and although he is not the same type of player, he is tremendously effective.
“He can play in so many positions and that’s why Gerrard is so interested in him.
“Besides being a fighter, he can also pick a pass, he has intelligence and he can stop runners. It’s a complete package and that’s why so many teams wanted it. “
