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By: Abiodun Adewale.
Super Eagles forward, Cyril Dessers has joined Scottish giants, Rangers, on a four-year-deal for an undisclosed fee, the club announced Thursday.
“Rangers are delighted to today confirm the signing of Cyriel Dessers from US Cremonese on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance,” a statement read on the club’s website.
The 28-year-old striker joins the club ahead of the 2023/24 season, becoming Michael Beale’s sixth signing of the summer transfer window.
The experienced forward has played in some of the top leagues across Europe, spending last season with Cremonese in the Serie A.
Dessers has also spent a number of years in the Belgian Pro-League with OH Leuven, Lokeren and Genk, while also experiencing the top level of Dutch football with Utrecht, Heracles Almelo and Feyenoord.
While at Feyenoord in 2021/22, Dessers was named UEFA Europa Conference League top goal scorer, with 10 goals, earning himself a place in the competition’s team of the season.
Speaking after signing for Rangers, he said: “I am really happy, it is a big relief to finally be here. There have been some long days and some stressful days, but it is a great feeling to finally be here.
“The history of the club, the fans, the stadium, it’s massive but next to that I look at what is here at this moment. I had really good talks with Michael Beale about his plans, the ideas of what he wants on and off the pitch and I thought that could be a really good fit for me and for the team so I am happy to be here.”