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Igamane on Verge of Rangers Exit as Personal Terms Agreed with Euro Club
Glasgow, June 26, 2025 – Rangers striker Hamza Igamane is poised to depart Ibrox after reportedly agreeing personal terms with Ligue 1 side Lille, sources confirm.
The 22-year-old Moroccan—who joined Rangers last summer from AS FAR for an initial £1.7 million—enjoyed a breakthrough 2024–25 campaign. He finished with 16 goals and three assists across 46 matches, including a notable Europa League brace at Nice, a January hat-trick at Hibernian, and a decisive late winner against Celtic in March .
According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Igamane held a “decisive meeting” with Lille earlier this week and reached an agreement on personal terms . With Jonathan David leaving Lille on a free transfer, the French club have identified Igamane as his natural successor .
Transfer Details & Club Movements
Sale price speculation: Reports suggest Rangers are looking for around €20 million (£17 million)—a potential club-record sale—though valuations in the €5–7 million range have been floated.
Multiple suitors: While Lille appear to hold the upper hand, Marseille and another unnamed French club remain in the race .
Racing for signature: Ligue 1 appears to be the leading destination, though continued interest from Premier League sides such as Everton and West Ham persists .
Consequences for Rangers
Rangers now face a potential striker crisis. With Igamane’s likely departure—and Cyriel Dessers reportedly nearing a move to AEK Athens—Danilo stands as the only senior striker in the squad as Champions League qualifiers loom .
Manager Russell Martin, who has already made attacking additions like Max Aarons on loan, must now accelerate plans to reinforce upfront before the season begins .
Igamane: From Morocco to Glasgow – A Snapshot
Since his arrival in July 2024, Igamane has quickly become a firm fan favourite, earning accolades including Scottish Premiership Player of the Month (Jan 2025) and Rangers Young Player of the Year .
What Happens Next?
1. Rangers and Lille in final negotiations: With personal terms already in place, both clubs now move onto agreeing the transfer fee .
2. Potential bidding war: Rangers could leverage interest from Marseille or that unnamed club to push for a higher fee .
3. Squad reshuffle imminent: Manager Martin must secure reinforcements rapidly to avoid leaving the squad striker-thin ahead of European qualifiers.
Final Word
If completed, the deal would mark Rangers’ biggest-ever sale of a forward and their second-largest departure after Calvin Bassey. For Igamane, the move represents a step up to France’s top flight. His exit underscores a sea-change under Rangers’ evolving transfer strategy: developing youth and reinvesting in experience ahead of a high-stakes European campaign.
