Rangers’ poor transfer decisions have been a major factor in the club’s recent struggles.
Over the past three seasons, the club has handed out lucrative contracts to underperforming players, leaving Philippe Clement to navigate the consequences during the team’s latest rebuild.
Last summer, Rangers generated only £800,000 from player sales, with high earners like Sam Lammers, Todd Cantwell, and Connor Goldson offloaded cheaply due to their excessive wages. Several others still on the books could pose similar financial challenges for Nils Koppen and his team in the coming months.
However, with four first-team players currently excelling on loan, questions arise about the culture at both Auchenhowie and Ibrox.
Rangers’ Loaned Players Thriving Elsewhere
Kieran Dowell has made headlines following his January loan move to Birmingham City, where manager Chris Davies has praised his performances. Dowell himself has suggested that a lack of opportunities at Rangers impacted his confidence.
His Birmingham City teammate Ben Davies has also become a key player in the club’s League One campaign. Both earn a combined £2.2 million annually at Ibrox and could secure permanent moves this summer.
Meanwhile, Rabbi Matondo, sent out on loan in January, scored on his debut for Bundesliga 2 side Hannover 96. If he helps them earn promotion, Rangers could recover around £1 million from his sale.
Jose Cifuentes, another high earner, has expressed his ambition to win the Greek championship with Aris Thessaloniki.
What Went Wrong for Rangers’ Loanees?
Although Rangers will be relieved that these high earners are performing well on loan, the situation raises serious concerns. The club is still burdened with over £4 million in wages for players who couldn’t make an impact in Glasgow.
The fact that they are succeeding elsewhere suggests the issue may not solely be their ability. Whether it was a problem with their mindset, management, or the intense pressure of playing at Ibrox is up for debate.
However, it highlights a recurring issue at Rangers—an unstable and often toxic environment that has contributed to the club’s decline. These players may not have thrived at Ibrox, but was that due to their shortcomings or the relentless scrutiny that comes with playing in Glasgow?
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