New Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur has revealed he snubbed the chance to move to Hull City after learning the Championship club were planning to bring in a new first-choice keeper this summer, according to BBC News.
Pandur, who has now made the switch to Ibrox instead, made clear that the prospect of fighting for a starting spot rather than being guaranteed one played a part in steering him away from East Yorkshire. Hull, who will be targeting a push back towards the Premier League, had reportedly been keen on strengthening their goalkeeping options, but Pandur's understanding that he would not be their designated number one proved decisive.
Instead, the goalkeeper has opted for Rangers, where he will hope to establish himself between the posts at Ibrox. Full details of his move north of the border, including terms and competition for the position in Glasgow, are yet to be fully outlined, but Pandur's decision underlines how assurances over first-team status can shape a player's next step just as much as the profile of the club itself.