Cyriel Dessers Poised to Leave Rangers for AEK Athens Within 48 Hours
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers is on the verge of sealing a move to Greek giants AEK Athens, with the transfer expected to be finalised within the next 48 hours. The Nigerian international appears set to end his time at Ibrox after just one season, as talks between the two clubs have progressed swiftly in recent days.
Dessers, who joined Rangers from Cremonese last summer, has found himself at the centre of ongoing transfer speculation throughout the window. Now, it seems a resolution is close, with AEK Athens ready to complete the deal and welcome the striker to the Greek Super League.
The 29-year-old had a mixed debut campaign in Glasgow, scoring 16 goals across all competitions but facing criticism for inconsistent performances and missed chances. Despite flashes of quality, Dessers never truly won over a section of the Ibrox support, and his future at the club looked increasingly uncertain following the appointment of Russell Martin as manager.
Reports suggest that personal terms have already been agreed between Dessers and AEK, and all that remains is the final paperwork between the clubs. The deal is expected to include a fee in the region of £3.5–4 million, allowing Rangers to recoup a significant portion of the money they initially invested in the striker.
Dessers’ imminent exit will provide Russell Martin with an opportunity to reshape his attacking options as he prepares the squad for the upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifiers and domestic campaign. Rangers have already been linked with several potential attacking reinforcements, and Dessers’ departure could accelerate those plans.
While the move marks the end of a brief chapter in Glasgow for the forward, it also offers a fresh start in Athens, where he is expected to play a key role in AEK’s pursuit of both domestic and European success. The Greek club has been tracking Dessers for some time and believes his experience and goal-scoring ability can add significant value to their frontline.
Rangers fans will now turn their attention to how the club reinvests the funds from Dessers’ sale, with hopes that the next attacking arrival can deliver the consistency needed to fire the club to silverware.
As things stand, Dessers’ move to AEK Athens is expected to be completed in the coming two days, bringing a swift end to his Rangers career.