Pandur to Rangers, Butland to Hull: The £9m Goalkeeper Swap

Rangers have pulled off a £6m deal for Hull City's Ivor Pandur—the 26-year-old Croatian who kept three consecutive clean sheets to fire the Tigers into the Premier League. Jack Butland, after 150 appearances in Glasgow, is heading the other way for £3m.

Deal Breakdown

• Pandur to Rangers£6m
• Contract length4 years
• Butland to Hull£3m
• Pandur's age26
• Championship games played45 of 46
• Play-off clean sheets3 of 3

Why Rangers Wanted Pandur

Ivor Pandur arrived at Hull City in 2024 and became the spine of their promotion push. He started 45 of 46 Championship matches last season, then produced the performances that mattered most: clean sheets in both play-off semi-finals and the Wembley final that sealed Hull's return to the Premier League.

Rangers manager Derek McInnes was direct about the appeal: "He is a goalkeeper with excellent presence and a strong character. He has shown his quality, he is at a good stage of his career, and we believe he can be a commanding figure for the club." Pandur is currently with Croatia at the World Cup, and McInnes will welcome him to Ibrox once the tournament wraps.

For Pandur, it's a step into one of European football's storied arenas. "I am honoured and privileged to sign for such a big club with so much history," he said. "This club knows how to win and that's exactly why I am joining Rangers. I can't wait to hear the noise of Ibrox for the first time and I hope we will be successful together."

Butland's Next Chapter

Jack Butland joined Rangers in 2023 and racked up more than 150 appearances between the posts. The 33-year-old became a fixture in Glasgow after stints at Birmingham, Stoke, and Crystal Palace, and now he's heading back south to Hull City in a £3m deal.

The move makes sense for both sides. Hull lose their promotion hero but land an experienced Premier League goalkeeper who knows the English top flight inside out. Butland gets regular first-team football in a league he's thrived in before. Rangers, meanwhile, bring in a younger keeper with upside and international pedigree—and bank a £3m profit on the overall exchange.

The Two Keepers

Ivor Pandur (26 · Croatia)

Joined Hull in 2024, played 45 Championship games, kept three consecutive play-off clean sheets to secure promotion. Currently at the World Cup with Croatia. Four-year deal at Rangers.

Jack Butland (33 · England)

Over 150 Rangers appearances since 2023. Previously at Birmingham, Stoke, and Crystal Palace. Heading to Hull City for £3m to reunite with the Premier League.

What It Means for Rangers

This is a clear signal of intent from Rangers. Pandur is entering his prime, just delivered under the highest pressure, and brings a winning mentality from a promotion campaign. McInnes now has a keeper who can command his box, distribute confidently, and handle the scrutiny that comes with playing for one of Scotland's biggest clubs.

The £3m net outlay is modest for a four-year solution in goal, and the timing—Pandur arriving straight from World Cup duty—adds a layer of prestige. Rangers kick off the Scottish Premiership season at Dundee United, and once Pandur returns from international duty, he'll slot straight into a squad chasing silverware.

FAQ

Pandur has signed a four-year deal and will join Rangers once he returns from the World Cup with Croatia. The transfer is subject to international clearance.

Rangers paid £6m to Hull City for Ivor Pandur. Jack Butland is moving the other way for £3m, making the net outlay £3m.

Pandur played in 45 of 46 Championship games last season and kept clean sheets in both play-off semi-finals and the Wembley final, helping Hull City secure promotion to the Premier League.

No. Sky Sports News reports that Rangers are not pursuing a deal for Dundee defender Luke Graham during this transfer window, despite his strong season at Dens Park.