Thomas Galdames breaks Rangers transfer silence as Godoy Cruz chief puts Ibrox arrival timeline in doubt

Defender Thomas Galdames has directly addressed the prospect of a move to Rangers for the first time after what appears to have been his farewell appearance for Godoy Cruz.

But a club supremo has hinted that there is work to be done on a deal as he played down an imminent timeline for his Ibrox arrival. The Chilean defender has been linked with a move to Rangers after impressing in Argentina and appeared to say an emotional farewell to fans following the 4-0 cup win over El Povenier.

However, has remained tight-lipped over the prospect of a switch to the Light Blues this summer as he prepares to make his international debut for his country next week in a friendly next week against Paraguay before the Copa America tournament - where he was named in the squad. Asked directly about a move to Rangers, Galdames said: "I don't know anything about my transfer yet.

"I prefer not to say anything about it. I don't want to say anything until something is concrete because there has been a lot of speculation. The transfer market begins now, but I have to concentrate on the national team.

"If I do get a transfer, it needs to be something that will be good for my career. That's what I have been working for since the day I became a footballer. I want to play for my country and then go to the Copa America. All I can say is that Godoy Cruz have treated me very well since the day I arrived here.

"The people at the club have made me feel as if I was one of their own and that has honestly been very important to me to be able to perform, to be comfortable and happy in the club. Until something happens, I remain a Godoy Cruz player."

And while has been coy on his future, Godoy Cruz vice president Juan Mansur has been keen to play down talk of