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Once seen as a potential alternative to Osimhen in the Super Eagles, Dessers has struggled for form recently
Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers is facing a critical juncture in his career as he considers a move to France to end his spell with Rangers.
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After a challenging stint with Rangers in Scotland, Ligue 1 club Saint-Etienne have emerged as a possible destination that could provide the fresh start he desperately needs.
Dessers’ Rangers struggles open door for Ligue 1 move
The Nigerian striker’s time at Rangers has been anything but smooth. Signed for £4 million during Michael Beale’s 2023 rebuild, the 30-year-old was initially seen as a marquee addition.
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However, under current manager Philippe Clement, Dessers has slipped down the pecking order behind Danilo and Hamza Igamane.
Limited to substitute appearances, Dessers further strained his relationship with supporters after declining to take a penalty in the Premier Sports Cup Final shootout against Celtic—a move seen as emblematic of his lack of confidence.
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Despite scoring over 20 goals last season, his struggles in key moments have left fans disillusioned, and with the Europa League adding to Rangers’ packed schedule, the club could be open to letting Dessers leave to make room for reinforcements.
Saint-Etienne offer Dessers redemption
Saint-Etienne’s reported interest in Dessers offers a glimmer of hope. The Ligue 1 side, seeking to bolster their attack, could be the perfect environment for the Nigerian to rediscover his scoring touch.
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Reports suggest a loan deal with an option to buy might be on the table, a scenario that could benefit both parties.
A move to Ligue 1 would allow Dessers to play with less pressure than at Ibrox while also providing a fresh tactical setup to exploit his strengths.
For Dessers, this could be the opportunity to reignite his form and restore his reputation as one of Nigeria’s premier forwards.
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