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Nigeria Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers has been linked with a move away but reminded Rangers what he is capable of in an eight-goal thriller.
Nigeria's Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers has been the subject of transfer speculation, but the 29-year-old proved his worth with a sensational brace in Rangers' thrilling 4-4 draw against Union Berlin.
Dessers, who enjoyed a stellar debut campaign at Ibrox last season with 22 goals and 9 assists, has divided opinions during his 12-month stay at the Scottish giants.
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Despite this, the club has slapped a hefty 5 million price euro tag on the Belgian-born Nigerian, hinting at his immense value.
Dessers shines for Rangers
And Dessers wasted no time in reminding Rangers what he is capable of, as he lit up the eight-goal thriller against the German side.
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With the match evenly poised at 2-2, it was Dessers who put the Gers back on level terms, showcasing his composure to take a touch around the goalkeeper and slot the ball home.
The Nigerian striker was not done there, as he struck again in the second half to make it 4-4.
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A long ball from John Souttar found Dessers in the box, and he took a touch to create space before calmly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper.
Despite Dessers' heroics, Rangers were unable to secure the victory, with the match ending in a thrilling 4-4 draw.
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However, the performance will have done wonders for the Super Eagles forward's stock, as he continues to prove his worth both domestically and on the European stage.
Dessers' exploits last season and his reputation, including emerging as the top scorer in the UEFA Europa Conference League, have undoubtedly caught the eye of clubs across Europe.
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The transfer speculation surrounding the Nigerian international is a testament to his impressive abilities, and Rangers will be keen to hold onto their prized asset.
As the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership season approaches, Dessers will be hoping to build on his impressive display against Union Berlin and continue to showcase his goalscoring prowess for Rangers.
The club's supporters will be eager to see the talented forward leading the line for the Gers in the upcoming campaign.
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