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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Ianis Hagi shows true colours as Rangers hero gives ex SPFL rival priceless words of advice after box office transfer
Hagi is yet to find his next club but it hasn't stopped him offering some some words of wisdom Danny Armstrong says he's become good pals with Ianis Hagi after the Rangers hero gave him some priceless advice on how to survive Romanian football.. The former Kilmarnock signed for Dinamo Bucharest earlier this summer and made his bow for his new club following his surprise summer move from Ayrshire to Romania. And, after a 2-2 draw against Csíkszereda, Armstrong admitted Hagi - who left Rangers when his contract expired in the summer - was able to help him out. Hagi is yet to find his next club but it hasn't stopped him offering some words of wisdom as Armstrong said: "Ianis Hagi is a very good player and has become a good friend too. "Before I came here, I asked Ianis what he thought of Dinamo and the city of Bucharest. I just wanted some advice because it was a big move for me. "He spoke so well about Bucharest, about Dinamo, about the league. "I'm trying to learn Romanian and my colleagues are also teaching me a few words. As the days go by, I'll try again to learn. "It's something new for me, but it's good that many people speak English, so I'm happy about that. "I would say the football here is more intense than in Scotland and it's maybe more technical. The game is also more aggressive. "But it's something I will adapt to and I like learning new things and a new style of play. I'm looking to get better every day, that's my plan. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Ex-Rangers star's Ibrox return categorically ruled out
Ianis Hagi, who was released by Rangers in May, is still a free agent. He has been linked with a return to Ibrox and has attracted interest from Legia Warsaw and clubs in the Gulf. However, Gheorghe Hagi, the former Real Madrid and Barcelona star, has quashed any hopes of his son going back to Rangers. Read more: Hagi Sr said: "I read that Ianis is returning to Rangers. "Let's all be serious about this. "He's gone there, he's closed that chapter in his career, he's closed it firmly." The Romanian international's father praised his son's time at Rangers. He said: "He did very well at Rangers. "Don't forget that. "He is a Romanian player who succeeded in an important country at a very big club." On the subject of his son's future, Mr Hagi said: "There's a lot of speculation, it's normal there is talk because he's a free agent. "He will decide where he wants to go, and even if we do consult and talk, the decision is 100 per cent his alone."
Daily Record
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Rangers transfer 'target' told he's ready for Europe while Ianis Hagi could land jackpot move following Ibrox exit
South Africa star Relebohile Mofokeng has been linked with Gers inside the last 12 months Reported Rangers target Relebohile Mofokeng has been told that he is ready to make the jump into European football. The 20-year-old has burst onto the scene with Orlando Pirates in his native South Africa, helping them win three domestic cups since making his debut in 2023. The winger was crowned as the South African top flight's player of the season for 2024/25 and has gone onto win six caps for his country at senior level. Mofokeng was touted as a potential transfer target for several European sides including Gers last year, with Catalan giants Barcelona even said to have sent scouts over to watch him in person. And while it remains to be seen if he is on new Ibrox boss Russell Martin's radar, the youngster has been urged by South Africa and Leeds United hero Lucas Radebe that now is the time to try his luck further afield. He told iDiski Times: "I think he's ready (to go to Europe). You don't need five or ten seasons in the PSL to be ready. "He's had two great seasons already. That's enough to show his potential. From here, it's all about development – and that's where Europe can play a big role. "Players like Siphiwe Tshabalala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, and even Itumeleng Khune – they all had the quality to play abroad earlier,' Radebe added. "But staying at one club or in the PSL too long doesn't always help their growth. That's why I believe our top talents must go as young as they can. Relebohile is at that stage now.' Meanwhile, Ianis Hagi has offers on the table from clubs in Europe's top five leagues following his Rangers exit - according to an insider close to the midfielder. The Romania international called it quits on his five year spell at Ibrox when his contract expired last month, with the playmaker missing the final three games of the season through injury. The 26-year-old was said to be on Polish side Legia Warsaw's radar but that potential transfer now looks be off the table after their manager Edi Iordanescu admitted that they would not be able to meet Hagi's wage demands. But following the rebuke, Steaua Bucharest and Romania legend Ilie Dumitrescu claims he has heard from Hagi himself that clubs in Europe's top five most prestigious divisions - England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy - have all enquired about his services. Speaking to Digisport (via he said: "I met him at the gym. He trained with Farul (Constanta), participated in training sessions. From what I understood, he had offers from top 5 European leagues. "He also had an offer from Legia, but he didn't accept. There are advanced discussions in top 5 leagues. We hope that they will materialize soon."
The National
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Boss admits defeat on ex-Rangers star Ianis Hagi after talks
The Romanian international is a free agent after leaving Rangers this summer and is still on the look out for a new club. Hagi's former international boss at Romania, Iordanescu, is now in charge of the Polish club and Legia made an approach to sign the son of ex-Real Madrid and Barcelona icon Gheorghe Hagi. Read more: But he's admitted they can't meet Hagi's demands. Iordanescu said: "I spoke with Ianis. I know he is in a lot of talks with many clubs. "I can't say anything specific except that I think it will take him some time to make a decision and we have to move on. "In addition, it is no secret that the salary he is used to and the expectations he has are a bit higher than the club can afford at the moment."
The Herald Scotland
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Boss admits defeat on ex-Rangers star Ianis Hagi after talks
Hagi's former international boss at Romania, Iordanescu, is now in charge of the Polish club and Legia made an approach to sign the son of ex-Real Madrid and Barcelona icon Gheorghe Hagi. Read more: But he's admitted they can't meet Hagi's demands. Iordanescu said: "I spoke with Ianis. I know he is in a lot of talks with many clubs. "I can't say anything specific except that I think it will take him some time to make a decision and we have to move on. "In addition, it is no secret that the salary he is used to and the expectations he has are a bit higher than the club can afford at the moment."
