Another Rotherham United signing ... Midfielder Oliver Rathbone is now a Miller
The 24-year former Manchester United trainee underwent a medical on Monday and moves to AESSEAL New York Stadium on a three-year-deal.
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Hide AdA week ago, it looked like the transfer might prove to be out of Rotherham's financial reach, but the club upped their bid more than once and Warne has now got a man he has admired for several seasons.
His arrival follows the loan capture of centre-half Rarmani Edmonds-Green this morning and a permanent deal for defensive midfielder Hakeem Odoffin yesterday
Rathbone spent five years with Dale, racking up 183 appearances and scoring 15 goals.
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Hide AdHe did his chances of a switch to New York no harm when he gave a man-of-the-match display against Warne's side in a 2-2 pre-season draw two weeks ago.
Last term, he featured in 46 games as Dale went down to League Two.
Warne, preparing his squad for their forthcoming League One campaign, said: "In my opinion, Oliver is one of the best midfielders in the division."