Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers is at the center of a transfer tug-of-war, with Dutch giants Feyenoord reportedly entering the race to sign the Nigerian international.
This development threatens to derail AEK Athens’ pursuit of the 30-year-old forward, who has been linked with a summer exit from Ibrox.
Dessers, Rangers’ top scorer last season with 29 goals in all competitions, has been a divisive figure among supporters despite winning the Scottish Premiership Golden Boot. AEK Athens had been leading the chase for the forward and were believed to have agreed personal terms with Dessers earlier this week. However, the Greek side have yet to meet Rangers’ valuation, with the Glasgow club holding out for a higher transfer fee.
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Feyenoord are preparing to “drive a wedge” into AEK’s negotiations by reigniting their interest in Dessers. The Rotterdam club previously had the striker on loan from Genk during the 2021/22 season, during which he scored 20 goals and finished as the top scorer in the inaugural UEFA Conference League. Dessers’ success at Feyenoord included a memorable European run that saw the Dutch side reach the Conference League final, where they were narrowly beaten by Roma.
A permanent move to Italy with Cremonese followed Dessers’ stint at Feyenoord before his transfer to Rangers in 2023. Now, with Feyenoord re-entering the picture, Dessers’ future hangs in the balance. Will he return to the Netherlands or join AEK Athens? The transfer saga is set to continue, with Rangers likely to demand a significant fee for their top scorer.
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As the transfer window heats up, Dessers’ future will be closely watched. Will Feyenoord’s renewed interest be enough to lure him back to the Netherlands, or will AEK Athens’ persistence pay off?
Nigerian International striker Cyriel Dessers
One thing is certain: Dessers’ decision will have significant implications for his career and the clubs involved. With Rangers looking to reshape their squad under new head coach Russell Martin, Dessers’ departure seems increasingly likely. The question is, where will he end up?
