Rangers' Dessers reveals surprise retirement preference
He told sportsboom.com: "I still have two years left on my contract with Rangers.
"It's a fantastic club, and I'm happy there.
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"When you score that number of goals, it's normal for other teams to show interest.
"I've seen the links with Olympiacos, but I don't know anything specific about that.
"These kinds of rumours are normal."
The 30-year-old Nigerian forward still has a few years left in his professional career, but is already contemplating where he would like to retire.
Dessers said: "It's a hard choice, let me say something more exotic.
"But let me say a place like Japan, United States (MLS), South Africa or Nigeria.
"It would be nice to play there."
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