Revealed: Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers rejected MLS club to stay at Rangers

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers rejected a transfer to Major League Soccer club Atlanta United to remain at Rangers, Soccernet.ng reports.

Dessers has constantly been on the move in recent years. Before his transfer to Rangers last year, he had played at eight different clubs in three different countries.

This summer, there were strong talks that the 29-year-old striker was on the radar of Serie A club Cagliari and Greek side PAOK, but nothing concrete has materialized.

The Super Eagles star has already played five games across all competitions with three goals and one assist to his name this season. And it appears that Dessers will remain at Rangers this season except a mouthwatering bid arrives, which is unlikely.

Nonetheless, the Nigerian could have easily been at a different club by now. This is as transfer expert Luca Bendoni revealed on Tuesday that MLS side Atlanta United sent in a bid of €6 million for Dessers, which Rangers accepted. But Dessers rejected the MLS club, opting to remain in Scotland.

Dessers’ time at Rangers has been marked by mixed reactions from the fans. Despite his decent goal returns, some of the club’s fans still believe he is below par. Despite the criticism from the fans, coach Philippe Clement still sees him as his first-choice striker.

Kelvin Omachonu

Share
Published by
Kelvin Omachonu

Recent Posts

Osimhen: Napoli star drops transfer hint as Man United and Chelsea prepare €75 million bid

Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen has sparked transfer speculation with a new comment about his future,… Read More

5 hours ago

Ghana 0-0 Nigeria: CHAN Eagles grab first-leg advantage in Accra against Black Galaxies

Nigeria forced Ghana to a goalless draw in the first leg of the qualifying playoff… Read More

6 hours ago

What Hakimi’s mother said after her son lost the CAF POTY Award to Lookman

Achraf Hakimi's mother, Saida Mouh, has revealed her son has moved on from the disappointment… Read More

6 hours ago

“I see similarities with Leicester” – Ex-Barcelona striker backs Ola Aina’s Nott’m Forest to win EPL title

Former Barcelona and England striker, Gary Lineker, has backed Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina's Nottingham… Read More

7 hours ago

Two Premier League clubs ready to meet Napoli’s €75m asking price for Victor Osimhen

Two English Premier League sides, Manchester United and Chelsea, are prepared to meet Napoli's €75m… Read More

8 hours ago

Tolu Arokodare surpasses Stephen Keshi’s mark in Belgium as Genk humble Anderlecht

Tolu Arokodare delivered a man-of-the-match performance to inspire KRC Genk to a convincing 2-0 win… Read More

8 hours ago