RASKIN STAYS
Nicolas Raskin has revealed why he rejected a late move away from Rangers despite being mentally prepared to leave Ibrox.
The Belgian midfielder was the subject of late transfer interest from Besiktas before the summer window closed.
The approach came at a dramatic moment.
Raskin has revealed that Rangers informed him about the offer on September 1 while he was travelling with the team. He had a match that evening and had to make a quick decision.
In the end, he rejected the move.
The midfielder admitted that missing the transfer was disappointing because he had prepared himself for a new challenge.
However, his current message will please Rangers supporters.
Raskin says he is happy at Ibrox and believes Rangers have a strong squad capable of achieving important things this season.
That does not completely end the transfer speculation.
Raskin still wants to continue developing his career, and his performances for Belgium could attract more attention in future windows.
For Rangers, keeping him is valuable.
The midfielder has become an important part of Derek McInnes’ team, and losing him late in the window would have created another major problem.
Now the focus is on football.
Raskin has chosen to stay, at least for now.
The question is whether Rangers can convince him that his long-term future should remain at Ibrox.