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Cyriel Dessers exit point made live on BBC after 'unbelievable' Rangers reveal

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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17 May 2025, 11:40 am

Cyriel Dessers was on target as Rangers were held 2-2 by Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.

It did not take long for the forward to strike, bagging his goal in the second minute of the game.

Barry Ferguson's side will feel aggrieved that they had a second goal ruled out at 1-0 after Nicolas Raskin's effort appeared to cross the line.

As Dessers scored his 18th league goal of the season, points about his future were made live on air.

Cyriel Dessers was on the scoresheet v Hibs (Credit: Imago)

Dessers Rangers exit discussed during Hibs clash

Rangers have endured a tough campaign, but Dessers has been a bright spark for the Glasgow club.

Domestically, the Gers' form has not been up to standard, and they have been some way off their old foes Celtic.

In Europe, the Ibrox outfit have fared much better, but they were defeated by Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League quarter-finals.

Dessers has been in sensational goalscoring form for Rangers and has now scored more than Celtic's Daizen Maeda.

Player	Club	Goals
Cyriel Dessers	Rangers	18
Daizen Maeda	Celtic	16
Simon Murray	Dundee	16
Martin Boyle	Hibernian	15

Scottish Premiership top scorers

After he notched his 18th goal of the season, Stephen McGinn chimed in with some words about his potential exit on BBC Radio Scotland (17 May, 12:37pm).

However, with great form comes great interest, and it would be no surprise if clubs are lining up a move for the 30-year-old.

When McGinn was reminded of just how many league goals Dessers now has this season, McGinn said: "Unbelievable. And still over the course of the summer, I'm sure there will be some sort of interest in Dessers.

"And I think over the summer, in pubs and restaurants, there'll be some Rangers fans split, 'Should we sell him, should we not sell him?'"

Cyriel Dessers could be shown the exit door at Rangers (Credit: Imago)

Rangers should keep hold of Dessers

Given that Dessers is currently the top scorer in the Scottish Premiership, Rangers should aim to keep him for another season at least.

The 30-year-old has just over two years remaining on his current deal and would be worth a punt for another season.

This term, he has improved on his goal tally and also has more goal contributions for the Scottish side.

Of course, with new owners comes fresh decisions, and they might decide they want to invest in a new striker.

However, Rangers should stick to their guns and build a side around Dessers, who has at least another good season in him.

Cyriel Dessers