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Sunderland's Dan Neil has joined Rangers on a three-year deal. The midfielder departs the Black Cats after eight years, having spent the second half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town in the Championship.
What happened?
Dan Neil signed with Rangers after emerging through Sunderland's academy and making 201 appearances for the club.
Why it matters for Sunderland
Neil's departure comes as Sunderland looks to build on their current league standing: 7th in Premier League, 54 pts, 14W-12D-12L from 38 games, recent form WWDDL.
What comes next?
Rangers have also signed defenders Ben Godfrey and Ross McCrorie, forward Lawrence Shankland, and goalkeeper Ivor Pandur this summer. Dan Neil expects "a very similar feeling" of trying to meet expectations at Rangers. He said: "I have played for Sunderland for a number of years and the weight and expectation of the fans to win every week and the feeling of it making or breaking people's weekends is something that drives me."
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 7th in Premier League |
| Points | 54 |
| Recent form | WWDDL |
Sunderland's last result was a 2-1 win over Chelsea on 2026-05-24. The team is on a 4-game winning run, with a recent form of 4W-1D-0L. Dan Neil is hungry and ambitious, with significant experience and leadership qualities, having captained Sunderland to promotion to the Premier League in 2025.
Derek McInnes, the manager, said: "He is a technically-gifted midfielder who is strong in possession, can contribute goals and brings tremendous energy to the team.
