DANNY WILSON admits he was sold on a vision for the future at Colorado Rapids after clinching a switch to Major League Soccer.

The defender was in the final months of his contract at Rangers and has brought an end to his second spell in Light Blue by penning a three-year-deal with the American outfit.

Wilson has the option of extending his time Stateside for a fourth season and will be able to get down to business at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park once he has received his visa documentation.

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He said: “First and foremost, I would like to thank Rangers, as well as their supporters, for the terrific support they showed during my time with the club.

“But in my discussions with Pádraig [Smith] and Coach Hudson, it became clear that the Rapids have a very ambitious vision for the future, and I can’t wait to join the team and start the process of bringing that vision to life.”

Light Blues boss Graeme Murty was keen to keep Wilson at Ibrox and negotiations had started over an extension to his Gers deal.

But the 26-year-old has opted to continue his career across the Atlantic as he becomes the highest profile departure of the January window so far at Ibrox.

The Rapids have made eight additions to their squad ahead of the new MLS campaign and Wilson follows former Ipswich defender Tommy Smith in signing on the dotted line.

Rapids Executive Vice President & General Manager Smith said: “Danny’s signing is an important addition to our back line.

“In addition to his experience and leadership, Danny is in the prime of his career, and will be one of the best passing centre backs in the league. We look forward to welcoming him to Colorado.”