BREAKING NEWS: Rangers’ Fan Favorite Ross McCausland Puts Pen to Paper, officially signing a new three-year contract extension with…
…Brighton & Hove Albion, completing a surprise move to the Premier League.
In a development few saw coming, Ross McCausland has agreed to a three-year deal with Brighton & Hove Albion, leaving Rangers fans both stunned and divided. The 21-year-old winger, who had become a fan favorite at Ibrox thanks to his blistering pace and fearless attacking style, has opted to test himself at the highest level of English football.
Sources close to the player revealed that Brighton had been tracking McCausland for months and were impressed with his performances in the Scottish Premiership and on the European stage. The Seagulls moved quickly once it became clear that contract extension talks with Rangers had stalled.
Despite speculation earlier this year that McCausland was on the verge of committing his future to Rangers, the deal quietly fell through in late May due to unresolved terms on playing time guarantees and release clauses.
Brighton’s manager was reportedly key to convincing McCausland of the club’s vision, promising him a clear path into the first team and the chance to develop in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues.
The move is expected to be worth around £3 million plus performance-based add-ons, with Rangers including a sell-on clause as part of the deal. While the club has yet to issue an official statement, sources inside Ibrox confirm that the transfer was finalized earlier this week and will be announced formally within the next 24 hours.
For McCausland, the switch marks the beginning of a new chapter — and for Rangers supporters, it raises questions about the club’s ability to retain top young talent amid growing interest from south of the bordborde