Chris Jack issues Rangers chief Zeb Jacobs update amid Feyenoord links
Rangers Academy Director Zeb Jacobs will be leaving the club at the end of the season to join Dutch side Feyenoord, according to Chris Jack.
The Scotland Herald journalist issued an update on Jacobs’ future on 29 April amid speculation surrounding his future.
He was also approached by an unnamed English club but he appears set to move to the Netherlands.
Jack wrote on Twitter: “Rangers Academy Director Zeb Jacobs will leave the club at the end of the season to take up a position with Feyenoord.”
Zeb Jacobs did an incredible job at Rangers
Having joined the club in 2021 and being promoted to the Academy Director position in June 2023, Jacobs has been instrumental in developing the club’s youth talent.
Under his leadership, the Gers academy aimed to become among the best in the world, demonstrating his ambition and vision for the club’s future.
Jacobs’ departure will be felt keenly due to his innovative approach to player development and his strong collaborative relationships within the club.
His commitment to maximising the potential of every player and nurturing their skills to produce a new generation of talent was crucial for Rangers.
His vision aligned with the club’s goals to excel not only in Scotland but also on the European stage.
Finding a replacement for Zeb Jacobs is essential to ensure continuity in Gers’ youth development strategy.
The Academy Director plays a vital role in identifying and nurturing young talent, which is a critical component of the club’s long-term success.
A strong academy system not only provides a pipeline of talented players to the first team but also saves and makes the club a significant amount of money in the transfer market.
In other Rangers news, a first-team player has reached the end of his cycle at Ibrox and a £2m transfer may be on the cards.
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