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Forgotten Rangers player lined up for transfer by new manager candidate – report

Many Rangers fans may forget that Jose Cifuentes is still contracted to the Glasgow side. The midfielder spent last season out on loan with Toronto FC, but the…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 12:30 PM
Forgotten Rangers player lined up for transfer by new manager candidate – report
Key Things to Know
  • Jose Cifuentes could join Colombian club Junior de Barranquilla if managerial target Sebastian Beccacece is appointed.
  • Sebastian Beccacece previously managed the 27-year-old midfielder with the Ecuador national team between 2024 and 2026.
  • Rangers are seeking to offload Cifuentes via a permanent exit in January after his Toronto FC loan ended.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers midfielder Jose Cifuentes could secure a transfer to Colombian club Junior de Barranquilla if managerial target Sebastian Beccacece takes charge. According to El Futbolero, Beccacece has identified the 27-year-old Ecuadorian as a target for the 2027 campaign. Beccacece previously managed Cifuentes with the Ecuador national team between 2024 and 2026.

Rangers plan to part ways with Cifuentes in January after an injury blocked a summer exit following a loan spell at Toronto FC. Writer Scott Mason argues Rangers should consider terminating the midfielder's contract early, which runs until June 2027, to remove his wages from the books.

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