Super Eagles forward Dessers joins Rangers on permanent deal

Cyriel Dessers joins Rangers from US Cremonese on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.

The 28-year-old striker joins the club ahead of the 2023/24 season,becoming the club’s sixth signing of the summer transfer window.

The experienced Belgian-born forward has played in some of the top leagues across Europe, spending last season in Serie A.

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Dessers has also spent a number of years in the Belgian Pro-League with OH Leuven, Lokeren and Genk, while also experiencing the top level of Dutch football with Utrecht, Heracles Almelo and Feyenoord.

While at Feyenoord in 2021/22, Dessers was named UEFA Europa Conference League top goalscorer, with 10 goals, earning himself a place in the competition’s team of the season.

A Nigerian international, Dessers has been capped four times for the Super Eagles.

Speaking after signing for Rangers, he said: “I am really happy, it is a big relief to finally be here. There have been some long days and some stressful days, but it is a great feeling to finally be here.”

 

Manager Michael Beale commented:

“We are delighted to have Cyriel joining our club. He brings a lot of experience from playing in Holland, Belgium and Italy, as well as in European competitions.

“We were looking for a very specific profile and believe that Cyriel will give us a variety of qualities both in and out of possession. When we met, we spoke at length about his alignment to our style of play and the other forwards we have in our squad.”