Ex-Rangers star's Ibrox return categorically ruled out
He has been linked with a return to Ibrox and has attracted interest from Legia Warsaw and clubs in the Gulf.
However, Gheorghe Hagi, the former Real Madrid and Barcelona star, has quashed any hopes of his son going back to Rangers.
Read more:
Hagi Sr said: "I read that Ianis is returning to Rangers.
"Let's all be serious about this.
"He's gone there, he's closed that chapter in his career, he's closed it firmly."
The Romanian international's father praised his son's time at Rangers.
He said: "He did very well at Rangers.
"Don't forget that.
"He is a Romanian player who succeeded in an important country at a very big club."
On the subject of his son's future, Mr Hagi said: "There's a lot of speculation, it's normal there is talk because he's a free agent.
"He will decide where he wants to go, and even if we do consult and talk, the decision is 100 per cent his alone."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Daily Record
Be Afraid Rangers, Be Very Afraid as arrogant English sent Celtic wake up call after £20m dig on the Hotline
Robbie Copeland takes your calls after Celtic hammered Newcastle in a pre-season friendly Celtic 4 Newcastle United 0. It might only have been a pre-season friendly but already it was a result that sent shockwaves through the Hotline. Henry Moffat, Stirling, said: " Newcastle and their fans came swaggering up here claiming to be Britain's richest club and saying they would put five past us. But this is the world's most successful football club and we sent them back home whimpering playing superb football. With big signings still to come I am confident we will make the Champions League again." Sean McGarvey, Cumbernauld, said: "I wonder how many arrogant English fans will be calling it a farmers league when Celtic completely dominated one of their Champions League representatives a master class and we aren't even full strength. Be afraid Rangers, be very afraid." Some Celtic fans weren't happy at being charged £25 for a friendly but Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, said: "I reluctantly attended the game despite many Celtic fans boycotting the match and I was amazed as Celtic swatted aside a Champions League side with such ease. Okay it was only a friendly but it wasn't that long ago that West Ham thrashed Celtic in a similar pre season match. "This result will be a wake up call for the English media who consider our league as a Mickey Mouse one and the only downside is Brendan Rodgers still undecided on a new contract won't have went unnoticed down south." Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, offered some caution as he said: "Well done to Celtic on some big pre season wins but it's far too early to judge. Celtic's pre season went quite well but how will they handle a two legged European tie? "Celtic's two legged tie record in Europe is probably only slightly better than the European minnows. Let's hope for Scottish football's coefficient that can change. It can't always be Rangers ruling the roost for Scotland in Europe, can it?" Switching gears a little, Liam Birney, Paisley, said: "Rangers fans are a confused bunch. On Saturday's Hotline you had two comments right next to each other. "Alec Morrison said Celtic overspent £20m on Idah and Arne Engels compared to some of their players although they both won a double. "You then had Alan Flett saying Celtic shop in the bargain basement and if they had the money Celtic had we would never get near them. Newsflash Alan: with 28 major trophies to three since 2012, you are literally nowhere near Celtic!" Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: "What a brass neck the Celtic regulars on the Hotline have for criticising Rangers for buying players from the English Championship. They bought Adam Idah from Norwich when he couldn't even break into their first team and Matt O'Riley from Milton Keynes Dons, whoever they are." And finally, Rangers are back in competitive action this week with Panathinaikos coming to town for the first leg of their Champions League qualifier. Robert Livingstone said: "With a roaring crowd behind them Rangers can win it and score goals with Martin's push up from the back line style of play. The Greeks' defence might struggle. If he wants away, Igamane can score, it would likely cement his transfer. Gers want to be taking least a two goals lead to Athens, gives them every chance."
.jpeg%3Fwidth%3D1200%26auto%3Dwebp%26quality%3D75%26crop%3D3%3A2%2Csmart%26trim%3D&w=3840&q=100)
Scotsman
an hour ago
- Scotsman
Top 10 biggest transfers between Scottish clubs including Hibs, Hearts, Rangers and Celtic deals
The summer transfer window is in full swing and a whole host of big deals have already been completed as clubs prepare for the new Premiership season. For Hibs, the need to boost their squad was all too clear as they prepare to compete on a number of front during the season and they have already broken their transfer record by securing a deal for striker Thibault Klidjé over the last week. Hearts have also been busy after they brought in the likes of Oisin McEntee, Claudio Braga and Stuart Findley as they prepare for a first season under new manager Derek McInnes. A whole host of other eye-catching deals have been concluded across the Scottish Premiership - but what is the biggest deal to have ever taken place between two Scottish clubs? 1 . Steven Naismith (Kilmarnock to Rangers - 2007) Reported fee: £1.9 million | Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Dave McPherson (Hearts to Rangers - July 1992) Reported fee: £2.6 million Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . Phil O''Donnell (Motherwell to Celtic - September 1994) Reported fee: £2.6 million | Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . David Turnbull (Motherwell to Celtic - August 2020) Reported fee: £3.0 million | SNS Group Photo Sales Related topics: RangersCelticPremiership
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Panathinaikos legend fears ‘explosive' Ibrox atmosphere and warns of Rangers ‘transformation' under Russell Martin
The Greek side have made a surprise move for the return leg PAN OF ACTION Panathinaikos legend fears 'explosive' Ibrox atmosphere and warns of Rangers 'transformation' under Russell Martin Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PANATHINAIKOS legend Giannis Goumas netted the last time they faced Rangers and he's warned the Greek side not to be blown away by the Ibrox atmosphere. Rangers host Panathinaikos in Glasgow in the second qualifying round of the Champions League with the return in Athens. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Panathinaikos will sample the famous Ibrox atmosphere this coming week Credit: Getty The last time the sides met, it finished goalless at Ibrox in 2008 before Giumas opened the scoring for the hosts in the return leg. But an 81st minute goal from Nacho Novo saw Rangers go through on away goals to send them into the Last 16 in a competition where they eventually went all the way to the final before losing to Zenit St Petersburg in Manchester. And Goumas - who spent his entire career at Panathinaikos and helped Greece win Euro 2004 - is wary of the Ibrox atmosphere. He said: "The key for the tie is for Panathinaikos to withstand the pressure in Scotland. "I scored a great goal against Rangers in 2008, but it meant nothing because we didn't qualify. It was a shame because it was one of the best goals of my career. "Rangers are also undergoing transformation with a new manager and players and we don't know how they will present themselves in these two games. "But they are a Scottish team and we know the Scots bring out that extra passion, especially at home. "The atmosphere in front of their fans will be explosive. "That's the key for me, in the first game Panathinaikos will have to withstand the pressure and must try to be able to score without being afraid of the home team. "They have to go and play their game, get a result and if they do that, I think their task will be easier in the second leg. Rangers boss Russell Martin opens up on transfer plans as he delivers updates on Dessers and Igamane "Any player who wears the Panathinaikos jersey must honour it and give everything they have. "There is no need for fear, but there is certainly pressure in Glasgow." Meanwhile, Panathinaikos have slashed ticket prices for their home leg against Rangers next week to just £13 in a bid to get a full house. The game has been moved to Athens' Olympic Stadium because Panathinaikos' home stadium is still being renovated and they want to get as close to the capacity of 69,000 as possible. 2 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
