Hamza Igamane closes in on Rangers exit after double agreement – Exclusive
Hamza Igamane appears to have played his final game for Rangers, with an exit expected in the coming days.
Ibrox News understands that Lille have won the race to sign Igamane this summer, a year after he moved to Glasgow.
He is inching closer to leaving Gers for good, as most things have been agreed upon about his departure.
Hamza Igamane agrees to financial terms and gives verbal agreement to Lille
Sources tell Ibrox News that the 22-year-old has struck a double agreement with Lille over his transfer.
Not only has he agreed on the wages post his move, but he has also given them his verbal commitment to join them.
Igamane will join Lille on a three-year contract as he aims to take his career to the next level in France.
Having scored 16 goals in 46 games for Gers, he attracted interest from Ligue 1 and is now closing in on an exit.
Rangers may now opt to keep Cyriel Dessers
Rangers may opt to retain Cyriel Dessers due to Igamane’s potential departure to Lille, given Dessers’ proven goal-scoring record and the club’s immediate needs.
The Moroccan’s goals and assists are going to be hard to replicate, especially for a player with no experience in the SPFL.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS FAR Rabat | 59 | 16 | 8 |
| Rangers | 46 | 16 | 3 |
Dessers is a reliable option in the Scottish Premiership and European competitions.
With Igamane’s exit looming, Gers face a tight timeline before their Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos at the end of July.
Replacing both strikers quickly while integrating new signings into Russell Martin’s possession-based system could be challenging.
Dessers’ experience and familiarity with the squad make him a valuable asset to maintain attacking stability.
Although AEK Athens’ bid falls short of Rangers’ valuation, keeping the Nigerian ensures continuity, especially if negotiations for replacements like Dor Turgeman or Matija Frigan stall.
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