Templeton leaves Hearts for Rangers

Reborn Rangers have lured talented Hearts winger David Templeton to join them in the third division after loaning skipper Carlos Bocanegra to Racing Santander and selling defender Maurice Edu to Stoke.

A statement from Rangers confirmed that Templeton had joined on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Earlier, Premier League side Hearts had said that the 23-year-old, who signed for the Edinburgh club from Stenhousemuir in 2007, had made it clear he wanted to move on when his contract expired at the end of the season.

The club added: "Rangers were also keen on Temps' close friend Ryan McGowan but the Aussie ace handed manager John McGlynn a major boost by opting to remain at Hearts."

Templeton, whose last goal for Hearts came in the 1-1 Europa League draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Thursday, told his new club's official website: "I've spoken to some of the boys such as Ian Black and Lee Wallace and they are loving it here.

"Once I had spoken to them I thought I wanted to be part of this and to help get Rangers back to where they belong. I'm looking forward to being part of that.

"It's a good challenge for us. I want to help the club succeed and to get back into Europe again as it should be. I'm looking forward to the next four years."

An anticipated influx of Rangers signings had failed to materialise when the midnight deadline shut for Scottish Football League clubs, also signalling the start of a 12-month transfer embargo on players aged over 17.

Rangers, who were sensationally kicked out of the top flight in the close season and forced to reform as a new company in the third division, lost more players on transfer deadline day than they gained despite manager Ally McCoist looking to bring in up to six new faces.

Edu's exit was long anticipated but McCoist had been hoping to keep Bocanegra.

However, Spanish second division side Santander confirmed the US defender had joined until June 30, 2013.

Bocanegra later revealed he was hopeful of a return to Ibrox at some stage.

The 33-year-old said: "It's a strange feeling because Rangers is a hard club to leave but on the other hand, I've got a chance to go to Spain and play for Racing Santander.

"That gives me a chance to stay involved with my national team and playing for my country is something which is very important to me.

"It's something which is really high on my list of priorities. I love playing with the USA team and to captain it is a huge honour, as it was for me to captain Rangers.

"I think this is a deal which suits all parties and it's a loan deal. That's good and I'm happy about that so I'll be coming back here next July."

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/templeton-leaves-hearts-rangers-101022675--sow.html

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