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Ianis Hagi told where he should play football amid Rangers exit

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30 May 2025, 12:46 am

Rangers midfielder Ianis Hagi will leave Ibrox on a free this summer after over five years with the Glasgow outfit.

The Romanian's contract with the Gers is due to expire, meaning he can speak with other clubs.

Hagi has already received contact regarding his next move as he decides on his future destination.

With that in mind, the 26-year-old has been told where he should and should not play his football next season.

The Romanian will leave Ibrox this summer (Credit: Imago)

Hagi advised on next destination after Rangers exit

Hagi joined Rangers for £4million from Belgian top-flight side Genk in the summer of 2020.

That was after the Romanian had impressed at Ibrox during a six-month loan spell with the Scottish side.

The 26-year-old has left his mark on Glasgow, having made 130 appearances for Gers, notching 48 goal involvements.

However, the midfielder fell out of favour at Ibrox and spent the 2023/24 season on loan with Spanish side Alaves.

This season, Hagi has made 32 appearances in all competitions, scoring five and assisting seven times for Rangers.

Ianis Hagi's 2024/25 Scottish Premiership statistics	Total
Appearances (starts)	24 (16)
Goals	4
Assists	5
Touches	46.3
Big chances created	6
Accurate passes	25.5 (80%)

Hagi has contributed in front of goal (Sofascore)

Speaking on Hagi's exit, Romanian legend Ciprian Marica has stated that Spain would be the perfect fit for his compatriot, according to DigiSport.Ro.

He said: "It would be the last option for me if I were Ianis, to go back home. That should be the last, last, last option.

"His father has a football club. He could come back to Farul at any time. At home, the door is always open. I would try to stay out.

"Ianis didn't seem to have the best chance in Spain. I see him playing in Spain. I think if there's an opportunity for him to go to Spain I see him playing there."

Hagi has been urged to go to Spain over Romania (Credit: Imago)

Hagi has left his mark at Ibrox

After over five years with Rangers, Hagi has truly left his mark on the Glasgow club.

The Romanian was part of Steven Gerrard's squad that lifted a historic Scottish Premiership trophy in 2020/21.

Hagi played a key role in the Ibrox club lifting their first league title in 10 years, with 17 goal involvements in the close season.

At 26, the midfielder still has something to offer, and a move to Spain could reignite his career despite Hagi not having the best of times with Alaves.

His contributions to the Gers will not be forgotten as the Glasgow side enter a new era.

Ianis Hagi