Igamane 'agrees terms' to join French side from Rangers
Igamane is a target, and they have now agreed on personal terms with the Moroccan, claims Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
🚨🐶🇲🇦 EXCL - LOSC has chosen Hamza Igamane as Jo David's replacement!
✍🏼 A decisive meeting was held this Wednesday, during which Igamane agreed to personal terms.
💰 LOSC is in talks with Rangers FC to reach a deal. #mercato #Ligue1 pic.twitter.com/BvSBytHQRM — Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) June 25, 2025
The 22-year-old scored 16 goals across 43 appearances for Rangers last season. He only moved to Ibrox from FAR Rabat in his homeland just under a year ago, although he now appears likely to make the switch to northern France.
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Igamane would be Rangers' first major sale of the Russell Martin era.
News of his potential departure comes just a day after Max Aarons was added to the ranks.
The right-back has joined on a season-long loan from Bournemouth, with no option to buy.
"I am delighted to be here, as you can see it's a huge club and you realise that when you walk through the doors," Aarons told rangers.co.uk.
"I can't wait to get going.
"I've got a lot of experience now in different leagues, and I have played a lot of games. I think I can bring that experience, I can bring a new energy, and I think Rangers fans can be excited - I am really looking forward to it."
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