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Everything Rangers star’s said about proposed summer exit after ‘mentally ready’ claims

Nicolas Raskin has revealed that he was "mentally ready" to leave Rangers in the summer. The Belgian midfielder attracted significant interest from the likes of

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 5:40 AM
Everything Rangers star’s said about proposed summer exit after ‘mentally ready’ claims
Key Things to Know
  • Nicolas Raskin revealed he was mentally ready to leave Rangers on a permanent transfer this summer.
  • Rangers rejected an approach from Turkish club Besiktas before the summer transfer window closed.
  • Raskin confirmed he remains focused on performing for manager Derek McInnes after the move collapsed.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin has revealed that he was mentally prepared to depart the Scottish Premiership club during the summer transfer window. Despite reported interest from clubs including Hull City, Real Betis, Bologna, and Atalanta, a permanent transfer did not materialize after Rangers rejected an approach from Turkish club Besiktas.

Speaking to media in Belgium while on international duty, the 25-year-old expressed slight disappointment over not securing a move forward. However, Raskin confirmed his commitment to performing for manager Derek McInnes' side for the current campaign following recent appearances, including a 1-0 victory over Celtic.

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