Needed to happen, you can’t have someone sitting on £25k+ p/w playing in the B-Team, even if he’s just used as a sub option it’s far better value for money. Also, having more depth for domestic games will be very useful.
BigBananaBerries on
Let’s just hope he’s not punted out wide again as he’s far too slow for that roll. A 10 or nothing IMO.
TenLag on
**Article as follows**
Ianis Hagi has returned to the Rangers first-team squad – bringing an end to the stand-off between club and player.
Hagi, who spent last season on loan at La Liga outfit Deportivo Alaves, has been playing and training with the B team this season after returning from his time with the Romania squad at Euro 2024.
Philippe Clement stated publicly that the 26-year-old was not viewed as a long-term solution at No.10, with a contract clause complicating Hagi’s reintegration when no transfer away from Ibrox materialised over the summer window.
Hagi had also publicly discussed the possibility of an Ibrox exit before playing for Romania this symmer after a frustrating spell in his career.
However, the Rangers Review understands that a solution has been reached following dialogue between the two parties with a desire to resolve the situation expressed on either side. Hagi has since returned to first-team training ahead of the club’s remaining fixtures before the upcoming October international break.
The attacking midfielder is not in the European squad for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Lyon but could be in contention to feature in Sunday’s Scottish Premiership meeting with St Johnstone.
Hagi is believed to be fit and ready having continued to work with the B team over the past couple of months.
The attacking midfielder joined Rangers on loan from Genk in January 2020 before a permanent move that summer. He was an important member of the squad that won an invincible league title under the guidance of Steven Gerrard in 2021, with 19 goals and assists.
When Giovanni van Bronckhorst replaced Gerrard at Ibrox the following November Hagi was largely constrained to a place on the wing, but remained an important member of the Dutchman’s squad.
However, the midfielder suffered a serious knee injury during a Scottish Cup tie with Stirling Albion in January 2022 that would see him miss over a year of football. After tearing his ACL and damaging the collateral ligament in his knee, he wouldn’t play again until the following January.
The midfielder, who signed a new deal in November 2022, featured sporadically before the end of that season under Michael Beale and moved on loan to the Spanish top flight last season.
He offers Clement welcome depth in the attacking areas with Oscar Cortes, Rabbi Matondo and Danilo all currently unavailable due to injury.
Ridvan Yilmaz has also returned to training as he continues his journey back from a muscle injury sustained last month. The Turkish left-back was stretched off as Clement’s side exited the Champions League qualifiers at the hands of Dynamo Kyiv in early August.
TenLag on
As long as he keeps Dowell out of the team I’m all for it
MDOMBR1996 on
Ridiculous situation that seems to have had a sensible compromise from both parties.
Intelligent_Fox_9843 on
Was it ever officially confirmed about the 2 million payment to his last club if he plays again? What about his wage increase as well? I have lost track with all the talk about him 🤦♂️💙💙
Aedan9 on
This is like a new signing. Lets see if Clement can get a tune out of him. 🇬🇧
_Kuekuatsheu_ on
We’ve got Tavernier, Hagi, Barron and Bajrami playing in royal blue
Dragonjo62 on
I’m pleased he’s getting another go …we are picking up slowly and he’s been doing well in B team…I think he’s worth a go because he wants to play for his place.
MagicManGreg on
Never been his biggest fan and I think he’s been wildly overrated while he’s been out the team. However, makes much more sense having him involved than it does playing now and again for the B team. Another attacking option is always welcome. Just please keep him away from the wings.
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Needed to happen, you can’t have someone sitting on £25k+ p/w playing in the B-Team, even if he’s just used as a sub option it’s far better value for money. Also, having more depth for domestic games will be very useful.
Let’s just hope he’s not punted out wide again as he’s far too slow for that roll. A 10 or nothing IMO.
**Article as follows**
Ianis Hagi has returned to the Rangers first-team squad – bringing an end to the stand-off between club and player.
Hagi, who spent last season on loan at La Liga outfit Deportivo Alaves, has been playing and training with the B team this season after returning from his time with the Romania squad at Euro 2024.
Philippe Clement stated publicly that the 26-year-old was not viewed as a long-term solution at No.10, with a contract clause complicating Hagi’s reintegration when no transfer away from Ibrox materialised over the summer window.
Hagi had also publicly discussed the possibility of an Ibrox exit before playing for Romania this symmer after a frustrating spell in his career.
However, the Rangers Review understands that a solution has been reached following dialogue between the two parties with a desire to resolve the situation expressed on either side. Hagi has since returned to first-team training ahead of the club’s remaining fixtures before the upcoming October international break.
The attacking midfielder is not in the European squad for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Lyon but could be in contention to feature in Sunday’s Scottish Premiership meeting with St Johnstone.
Hagi is believed to be fit and ready having continued to work with the B team over the past couple of months.
The attacking midfielder joined Rangers on loan from Genk in January 2020 before a permanent move that summer. He was an important member of the squad that won an invincible league title under the guidance of Steven Gerrard in 2021, with 19 goals and assists.
When Giovanni van Bronckhorst replaced Gerrard at Ibrox the following November Hagi was largely constrained to a place on the wing, but remained an important member of the Dutchman’s squad.
However, the midfielder suffered a serious knee injury during a Scottish Cup tie with Stirling Albion in January 2022 that would see him miss over a year of football. After tearing his ACL and damaging the collateral ligament in his knee, he wouldn’t play again until the following January.
The midfielder, who signed a new deal in November 2022, featured sporadically before the end of that season under Michael Beale and moved on loan to the Spanish top flight last season.
He offers Clement welcome depth in the attacking areas with Oscar Cortes, Rabbi Matondo and Danilo all currently unavailable due to injury.
Ridvan Yilmaz has also returned to training as he continues his journey back from a muscle injury sustained last month. The Turkish left-back was stretched off as Clement’s side exited the Champions League qualifiers at the hands of Dynamo Kyiv in early August.
As long as he keeps Dowell out of the team I’m all for it
Ridiculous situation that seems to have had a sensible compromise from both parties.
Was it ever officially confirmed about the 2 million payment to his last club if he plays again? What about his wage increase as well? I have lost track with all the talk about him 🤦♂️💙💙
This is like a new signing. Lets see if Clement can get a tune out of him. 🇬🇧
We’ve got Tavernier, Hagi, Barron and Bajrami playing in royal blue
I’m pleased he’s getting another go …we are picking up slowly and he’s been doing well in B team…I think he’s worth a go because he wants to play for his place.
Never been his biggest fan and I think he’s been wildly overrated while he’s been out the team. However, makes much more sense having him involved than it does playing now and again for the B team. Another attacking option is always welcome. Just please keep him away from the wings.