Igamane Transfer to Lille in Deadlock
Rangers are reportedly demanding €15 million for the 22-year-old – a significant markup from the €2.36 million they paid AS FAR just a year ago.
😡🇲🇦 At the moment, talks are stalled between LOSC & Rangers over Hamza Igamane. There's still a gap regarding the transfer fee that the new Scottish management is unwilling to accept. The Moroccan has been clear — he wants to join Lille, with whom he already has an agreement. To… pic.twitter.com/9qxBhOOwHu
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) July 8, 2025
Igamane has already agreed on personal terms with Lille and made clear his intention to leave. LOSC president Olivier Létang has confirmed the club's interest in the player.
Since joining Rangers on a five-year deal last summer, Igamane has impressed with 16 goals and three assists in 46 appearances during the 2024–25 season, earning double honours at the club's awards night.
His breakout season has attracted interest from several European clubs, including Sevilla, Marseille, and Everton. Tags: AS FAREvertonigamaneLilleRangers
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