Russell Martin's Rangers mounted a thrilling comeback, drawing 2-2 against Club Brugge in their first pre-season friendly. Goals from Diomande and Curtis secured the result after going 2-0 down early on. New manager Martin also addressed transfer rumours.
Russell Martin's Rangers era began with a 2-2 pre-season draw vs. Club Brugge at Ibrox. A spirited second-half comeback, featuring tactical shifts and promising youth, set the stage for Champions League qualifiers.
Rangers have bolstered their squad with the £3.5m signing of Thelo Aasgaard from Luton Town. The Norway international, 23, expressed his excitement, noting he always envisioned playing for manager Russell Martin.
Ardon Jashari is out of Club Brugge's pre-season, pushing for a €35m Milan move. The Swiss international is training alone as negotiations continue, frustrating his childhood dream of joining the Rossoneri.
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly set to sign Club Brugge left-back Maxim De Cuyper for €20m, beating out Italian giants Milan, Roma, and Atalanta who had been tracking the Belgian international for months.
Inter Milan is reportedly looking to offload Hakan Calhanoglu for €30m to fund a move for Atalanta's Ederson. Other key players like Frattesi, Esposito, and Stankovic may also be sold as part of a significant summer transfer strategy.