Findlay Curtis Set to Join Kilmarnock on Loan as Rangers Look to Nurture Young Talent

Rangers boss, Danny Rohl, was recently questioned about the immediate future of highly-rated young talent Findlay Curtis, with reports confirming that the 19-year-old midfielder is set to join Kilmarnock on loan for the remainder of the season.

The move, which was reportedly agreed between Rangers and Kilmarnock around two weeks ago, will see Curtis play a crucial role in the Ayrshire club’s efforts to avoid relegation from the Scottish Premiership. Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann is looking to strengthen his attacking options during the winter transfer window, and the addition of Curtis is seen as a step towards achieving that goal.

However, the deal was structured with one stipulation—Curtis would remain with Rangers until their Europa League commitments had been fulfilled. That condition was met last night, as Rangers faced Porto in the Portuguese city.

Curtis started the game, earning a notable assist for Djeidi Gassama’s opening goal. However, despite the early promise, the Portuguese giants mounted a comeback to win 3-1, knocking Rangers out of the competition.

Curtis’s involvement in such high-profile matches has been a clear sign of his growing importance at Ibrox. He has started recent games in both domestic and European competitions, with his most recent start coming in the Scottish Cup against Annan Athletic. Curtis has also appeared as a substitute in the Europa League ties against Ludogorets and in a Premiership clash against Dundee, showcasing his adaptability and potential in various roles.

Speaking on Curtis’s development, Danny Rohl took the opportunity to praise the youngster’s progress. “In general, I want to praise Findlay for the last two weeks,” Rohl said. “Sometimes when you speak with a player and give him some examples, it’s important to see how they respond. I think Findlay understood my words two and a half weeks ago when we spoke very honestly about how I see him.”

Rohl’s words suggest that Curtis has been receptive to the guidance offered and has shown significant growth in recent weeks, both on and off the field. The manager’s confidence in Curtis is reflected in the amount of first-team action the 19-year-old has seen, and with the move to Kilmarnock, it’s expected that Curtis will gain further valuable experience in a more prominent role.

The loan move to Kilmarnock is seen as a positive step for both Curtis and Rangers. For the young midfielder, it offers the chance to play regular top-flight football and continue his development, while for Rangers, it ensures that Curtis is getting the game time he needs to improve, away from the pressure of the Ibrox spotlight.

While his time with Kilmarnock will be crucial for his career, Rangers fans will be hoping that Curtis’s time away will only strengthen his future prospects at the club. With the likes of John Lundstram, Ryan Jack, and Nicolas Raskin ahead of him in the pecking order, Curtis’s development on loan could see him return to Ibrox next season ready to make a serious impact.

For Kilmarnock, securing Curtis’s services on loan is an important boost as they continue their battle to stay in the Scottish Premiership, with McCann no doubt hoping the young talent can provide that extra spark needed to steer them clear of relegation trouble.