Francisco Sandaza tricked by cab driver posing as agent

Rangers striker Francisco Sandaza has fallen victim to a prank staged by a local cab driver posing as a football agent.

During a recorded phone conversation, the Spaniard was tricked into admitting that he is only at the Third Division side for the money and would quit the club if a better offer was to emerge.

"I didn't sign for the level, I signed for the money. I'll get another contract after Rangers," The Metro quotes him as saying.

Sandaza was led to believe that the Celtic-supporting taxi driver, known only as Tommy, was an agent representing a Major League Soccer club interested in offering him a contract.

"Do not do it officially through the club. Send me the contract first. I don't want trouble if Rangers find out about this," he added.

The player could face disciplinary action from Rangers after the club issued a statement confirming that the matter is under investigation.

"The club is aware of this issue and is investigating the matter. [Manager] Ally McCoist has spoken with the player and Rangers chief executive Charles Green is consulting with the club's advisers," said a club spokesperson.

Sandaza also revealed during the phone conversation that he earns £4500 per week at Rangers, a figure that will rise to £10,000 at the end of his four-year deal if the club return to the top flight.