Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has completed a move to Panathinaikos, leaving Rangers after just over two years at Ibrox.
The Nigerian striker joins the Greek giants in a deal worth an initial £3.5m, signing a reported three-year contract.
Dessers arrived at Rangers in 2023 from Cremonese for around £4.3m, scoring 52 goals in 115 appearances.
Cyriel Dessers. Image Credit: Panathinaikos/X
He lifted the Scottish League Cup during his spell but divided opinion with a tendency to miss key chances despite a strong scoring record.
Rangers boss Russell Martin hinted after Sunday’s goalless Old Firm draw with Celtic that Dessers had “probably played his last game” for the club.
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That has now proved the case, with the forward departing Glasgow for Athens.
Cyriel Dessers has left Rangers to join Panathinaikos ending a two-year stay. Image Credit: Panathinaikos/X
The 30-year-old was warmly received in the Greek capital, recalling his impressions from facing Panathinaikos in Europe.
“Panathinaikos are a very good team,” he said. “I saw their atmosphere and history. They create a lot of chances, and my game is getting into the box and scoring goals. But for me, winning titles is the most important thing.”
Dessers highlighted some memorable moments in a Rangers shirt, including strikes against Celtic and Manchester United, and a solo effort against Real Betis in the Europa League.
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The forward’s exit comes after Hamza Igamane’s £10.4m move to Lille, with Bojan Miovski and Everton’s Youssef Chermiti brought in as replacements.
