Inspiration for Rangers revealed ahead of rumored £4.3 million summer transfer
The January transfer window for Rangers was peculiar; Philippe Clement never revealed anything, and Mohamed Diomande’s name seemed to materialize out of thin air.
The Ivorian, who has already scored two goals, has quickly established himself under the Gers manager and gotten along well with John Lundstram in both the engine room and the team.
Although the winter transfer window is infamously tough for hiring, Mohamed Diomande’s decision to come to Ibrox was made easy because Rangers were still in Europe.
Rangers are Mohamed Diomande’s dream team.
Compared to other players we’ve had in recent seasons, the 22-year-old is unique.
His ability to avoid pressure is reminiscent of Glen Kamara, but he also shares traits with Joe Aribo in terms of his willingness to take a shot from inside and outside the box.
The primary distinction is that Diomande, as evidenced by the two goals he has on his record, is at ease on both feet.Mohamed Diomande, who is expected to join Rangers permanently for £4.3 million this summer, has disclosed that our continental reputation played a significant role in his decision to move across the North Sea ahead of the team’s trip to play Benfica:
“I witnessed everything the Rangers did and their progression when I watched them arrive in Seville. That was also a major factor in my decision to travel here. I wish I could have a similar experience on my own.
“Here, I’m living the dream, which for me entails competing at the greatest football level possible. Being a part of this tournament at this point indicates that your team is among the best in Europe. To get here, you had to compete against other European clubs and be among the best in your league.
Rangers is currently ranked 26th in the UEFA Club Coefficient standings, which is not bad considering how limited our TV deal is.
It also shows how well we have performed against the top teams in Europe, ignoring the results from last season.
To put things in perspective, Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven, Lazio, Milan, Sporting Lisbon, and Tottenham Hotspur are all below us, and Arsenal is positioned just above us.
With Mohamed Diomande now having the opportunity to visit Ibrox on a Thursday night under the lights, perhaps Rangers can prolong their hopes of qualifying for the Europa League.
Ibrox loanee forward Fabio Silva has added significance to Rangers’ Europa League match against Benfica as they travel to Portugal.
The 21-year-old Portuguese striker, who was once a youth product of Benfica, made his debut against the team’s bitter rivals, AS Dragões, in front of a sizable fan base in Portugal. Originally, he chose Benfica over his boyhood club, FC Porto.
Manuel Fernandes, the legend of Sporting Lisbon and the man who helped Fabio Silva advance at FC Porto, once predicted that the teenage player would follow in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps. Then, no pressure.
Fabio Silva is back in Portugal nearly four years after shattering Wolves’ transfer record by moving for £35 million to the Premier League as an 18-year-old.
You can be confident that the headlines are already being written, whether the news is good or bad.
concentrated on Rangers before facing Benfica.
You see, since Fabio Silva left Portugal all those years ago, things haven’t always gone according to plan.
With his debut at FC Porto as a 17-year-old and his exploits leading the Portuguese behemoth’s youth squad to UEFA Youth League success, the young player’s future seemed endless.
Due to his youth, Silva holds multiple records at the Esadio do Dragões, including the record for both goals scored and the youngest appearance for Porto.
However, the Premier League is a tougher league for a young player already surrounded by expectations, so at times it has proven to be a bit too steep of a step.
Fabio Silva, who is returning to Portugal for the first time as a professional player on club duties, is enjoying the challenge and is not bothered by it.
Avoiding to become entangled in the backstory surrounding his comeback to his homeland, Fabio Silva maintains that his priority is making his European debut with Rangers ahead of any politeness with Benfica.
It’s good to see some familiar faces because I play with some players from Benfica on the national team,” Silva remarked. But right now, Rangers seem to be the most significant.
“The most important thing is that I’m excited to play my first European game for the Rangers. After that, it will be special to return to my home country and see friends and family because I played there when I was younger.
“It’s going to be special because everyone gave me everything during my two years there, so I have nothing against them.”
The £35 million striker will have to prove his worth in the Europa League.
Even at the young age of 21, Fabio Silva exudes an air of maturity.
It is possible that the striker’s early experiences have influenced him in this way.
After praising the Benfica youth team at the renowned Centro de Estágio e Formação do Seixal, also known as Benfica Campus to us, the forward moved to FC Porto due in part to club allegiances.
Though there are no hard feelings, considering how the past three and a half years have gone, you get the impression that the child has a little more to prove.
While the move to Wolves has presented difficulties, the successful loan periods at Anderlecht and then PSV have not