Axed Rangers coach emerges as favourite for new job just ONE day after leaving Ibrox
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ISSAME CHARAI left Rangers earlier this week, but he looks to be nearing another job already.
His contract was mutually terminated by the Ibrox club as Russell Martin begins to build his own backroom staff.
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Charai was brought in under Philippe Clement, but stayed through Barry Ferguson's interim tenure too
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But with Rangers appointing Matt Gill as new assistant manager, Charai was left without a place
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The 43-year-old joined Rangers' staff in January, shortly before Philippe Clement was sacked, and he only lasted five months in the role.
He might not be out the game for long though.
Reports claim the former Gers number two is closing in on the Westerlo job.
David Van der Broeck, a Belgian journalist claims he is favourite to succeed current boss Timmy Simons.
He said on X, in response to Rangers' statement: "He is free to sign for Westerlo, where he is the favourite to succeed Timmy Simons as head coach."
Charai left Rangers full of thanks for the club.
He told the club's official website: 'As I leave Rangers, I want to thank everyone at the club for their support during my time here.
'This is a really special club, and as it enters a new era, I want to wish everyone associated with the club the very best for what comes next.
'Above all, I want to thank the Rangers supporters for their amazing backing across the period. We had some high moments and some low moments, but their support was the constant. It is something I will always remember and be forever grateful for.'
Rangers CEO praised Charai as he moves on, saying: 'Through the managerial transition in February and beyond, he handled himself superbly and was a real asset to Barry and his staff during their period in charge of the team.
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'As the men's first-team moves forth into this new era under Russell, it has been agreed between the club and Issame for him to move on."
With Matt Gill joining Martin at Ibrox as his assistant coach, it left Charai without a place in the set up which inevitably lead to his departure from the Light Blues.
Russell Martin has a busy summer ahead of him, preparing his Rangers squad for Champions League qualifiers.
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