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Rangers confirm investigation into 'Francisco Sandaza prank phone call’


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Rangers are investigating a prank call in which striker Francisco Sandaza appears to say he moved to the club for money and would consider leaving Ibrox in the summer.

A person who appears to be the Spanish striker was duped into believing he was speaking to an American-based agent in a live telephone call played without his consent on an online radio show on Tuesday evening.

In the conversation, a man with a Spanish accent revealed details of his salary with Rangers, which increases year-on-year until the expiration of his contract in 2016.

The man then went on to express a desire to head to Major League Soccer if he was offered more money, while also citing his unhappiness with the Scottish weather.

In a statement Rangers said: “The club is aware of this issue and is investigating the matter. Ally McCoist has spoken with the player and Rangers Chief Executive Charles Green is consulting with the club's advisers.

“The club regards this as an extremely serious matter and will comment further at the appropriate time.”

The man insisted any contract offer should be made directly to him to see whether it was agreeable before any contact was made with his club.

If it is Sandaza action could contravene Scottish FA rules which state no player can attempt to negotiate or arrange a transfer with any person while under contract elsewhere.

Sandaza joined Rangers at the start of the season on a free transfer, having left St Johnstone at the end of his contract.

He scored 18 goals in 34 appearances with the Perth club last campaign, but has managed just two in 18 games for his new side in a season plagued with injury and poor form.

The 28-year-old first came to Scotland to sign for Dundee United in 2008, scoring 11 goals in a two-season spell before spending a year with Brighton and Hove Albion.

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He's been nothing but trouble that cunt... 1st claims he was told not to cross himself ( even if he was , shut it ya dick) then he continues to play shite, then tommy taxi yanky franky gate... Do one spic wod!

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