Ibrox insider reveals Hamza Igamane twist in Rangers exit update
Hamza Igamane has been heavily linked with a Rangers exit in the summer.
The Moroccan has notched 15 goals and three assists in 43 appearances in all competitions for the Light Blues in a sensational first season at Ibrox.
That has led to interest from Premier League clubs such as Everton and Tottenham and the 22-year-old could net the Gers a hefty profit.
The Govan outfit paid just £2.5million for his services from FAR Rabat and they could sell their promising star for a fee of £20m but a new development may be music to the ears of supporters.
Charai issues Igamane transfer update at Rangers
Rangers coach Issame Charai has worked with Igamane before in the Moroccan youth setup and he has made a stunning revelation on the young ace’s future.
The centre-forward could now stay at Auchenhowie despite significant interest in his services from south of the border after the new update.
In quotes reported by the Daily Record (1 May), Charai said: “Hamza has been contracted for five years. He still has four years to go. So he’s somebody that the club values and they see his potential.
“So yeah, I think he’ll, I’m sure he’ll be here.”
Igamane can become a superstar at Rangers
The Morocco international has had a brilliant breakout season in Govan and could reach new heights if he sticks around next season.
He has fallen out of favour with Barry Ferguson, preferring Cyriel Dessers in the number nine role lately but he has shown his talents in his first campaign in Scottish football despite limited minutes.
| Stats (All competitions) | Igamane |
| Matches | 43 |
| Goals | 15 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Minutes played | 2,502 |
The Gers may find it hard to retain his services if the interested clubs make a serious offer in the summer but the new development might buoy them.
It may be the smart move for Igamane to stay because is far from the finished article right now, even if his age profile is appealing and his potential is sky-high, he still has a long way to go.
The 49ers Enterprises group will be keen to improve the Gers straight away when their takeover is completed and they can start by keeping one of their best talents around and potentially attracting a higher fee next season if he delivers.
The Auchenhowie outfit holds all the cards, as the player is contracted until 2029, so it will be interesting to see whether they can hold off on a departure when the window opens.