Dessers hat-trick not enough as Rangers still open to selling Nigerian stars

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers delivered a masterclass performance with a hat-trick for Rangers in their Scottish Cup fifth-round clash against Fraserburgh.

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Despite his heroics, questions remain about his future at Ibrox, with manager Philippe Clement leaving the door open for a potential transfer.

Rangers secured an emphatic 5-0 victory over Highland League side Fraserburgh, with Dessers stealing the spotlight by netting three goals.

The Nigerian striker’s performance was complemented by goals from Clinton Nsiala and Ross McCausland.

The performance marked a personal milestone for Dessers, who had not started a game for Rangers since November.

It was a reminder of his quality, despite losing his starting position to new signing Hamza Igamane earlier in the season.

Despite his hat-trick, Philippe Clement admitted he could not guarantee Dessers’ future at the club. The striker has voiced frustration over limited playing time and Clement hinted that Rangers might consider selling him.

Clement acknowledged Dessers’ value to the team but insisted any departure would require a suitable replacement, saying, “Cyriel is a great character in the dressing room and always works hard. Of course, he is not happy about not getting more minutes, but that is competition at the highest level.

“If he stays, he will give everything for the club. But if he leaves, we will need someone of the same quality to replace him. We will see what happens in the next two weeks.”

Dessers’ hat-trick takes him to 16 goals for the season, however, his future at Rangers remains uncertain, leaving fans and pundits alike eager to see what unfolds before the transfer window closes.