Why Rangers fans will love Hansa Rostock's Ryan Naderi message after Celtic heroics
Ryan Naderi's former side Hansa Rostock are clearly following his Rangers career closely.
The 23-year-old is really starting to warm up at Ibrox after his winter transfer earlier this year.
Joining in a £4.7million deal from the German third division side, Naderi represented a significant gamble by Rangers.
And after struggling to find his feet somewhat during his first few months in Glasgow, he's started the 2026-27 campaign in excellent form.
It's now four goals and three assists from 11 games in all competitions for Naderi this term, as he begins to cement his place in Derek McInnes' starting XI.
His latest strike in Sunday's Old Firm against Celtic is arguably his finest moment in a royal blue shirt so far, and his former side know it.
What have Hansa Rostock said to Ryan Naderi after Celtic winner?
Sweeping home on 33 minutes last weekend, Naderi helped Rangers secure back-to-back Old Firm wins for his team.
Operating just behind Kevin Kelsy, the attacking midfield role seems to be his best role moving forward.
Naderi now heads into the international break with three goal contributions from his last four games, and with his name on the lips of every Rangers fan.
He's also evidently in the thinking of his former employers, as Hansa Rostock marked his Old Firm exploits with a congratulatory post.
Writing via their Instagram page, Rostock said: "POV: You score the winning shot in front of 60,000 spectators at Scotland's biggest game! Congratulations Ryan on this powerful achievement!"
Naderi responded in the replies with a simple love heart emoji, with Hansa clearly still occupying a big space in his heart as well.
So, as Naderi continues to make significant strides this season, could an international call-up be on the horizon?
Should Naderi see international call-up as being achievable this season?
Now 23, Naderi is shining on the biggest stage he's played on so far in his career.
As a result, more eyes will be on him and thus more scouts and coaches aware of his talent and performance levels than ever before too.
The Rangers forward has now committed to represent Czechia at international level, and is awaiting his first call-up.
He's also eligible to represent Germany and Bulgaria, and was approached by the latter earlier this year to represent them in the FIFA Series.
Despite this, it's Czechia who he's chosen, but Naderi hasn't been included in their UEFA Nations League squad due to bureaucratic issues.
As a result, it only seems like a matter of time then before he does make his debut on the international stage, which would be richly deserved.