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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ewan Paton

Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers insists he's going nowhere

Cyriel Dessers vows he's going nowhere as he publicly sets his Rangers trophies aims out.

The Dutch striker has been the subject of transfer interest this summer.

Boss Philippe Clement has made it clear that no player's position in his first-team squad, aside from Jack Butland, is safe.

Dessers scored twice as he impressed during the club's 4-4 draw against Union Berlin in a pre-season friendly match.

And despite feeling like people are still surprised to see him in a Light Blues jersey, Dessers insists he'll be staying put.

“Every summer is a big one at this club," the 29-year-old said. "That’s not a real surprise.

“I’m happy at Rangers. I said when I signed I was hoping to stay for a couple of years and to win some trophies.

“I’ve won one, but now I want the biggest one of all and that’s the league. For me, there’s been a lot of writing and talking.

“Sometimes I come into training and it’s like, ‘Oh, you’re still here!’.

“I don’t really have a lot of ideas about what is happening, but I don’t read too many of these things.

“When they call me, it will probably be serious — but I haven’t had that call.

“My fiancee and I are at home in Glasgow, we feel good about everything.

“We’re happy to be here and hopefully I can be here for some years to come, and help the team to win some trophies.”


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The forward scored 23 goals last season. He was widely criticised for his performances, but it was a decent return for his debut campaign in Scotland.

He added: “It’s been a nice feeling to do a full pre-season. Last year I came in with an injury and I could only train fully the week before the league started.

“The season before I played in the Conference League final, and then had the national team, so I came in late to pre-season with Cremonese as well.

“It’s been really good to have a good build-up to the training. I feel fit and I’m all ready for next week’s opener, definitely.”

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