Rangers star 'agrees' to leave Ibrox after just one season
The 31-year-old Dutch defender is said to have "agreed" to return to his homeland, according to sources in the Netherlands.
He was signed by Philippe Clement last summer from FC Twente as Connor Goldson's replacement.
Propper has faced criticism for his performances, partly due to injuries, and the Scottish league's pace and physicality.
He did, however, manage to make 39 appearances across all competitions and scored twice, including in a 3-0 victory over Celtic at Ibrox.
TwenteFans reports that Propper has reached an agreement to return to his former club, Twente, although a fee is not mentioned.
He is contracted at Ibrox until the summer of 2028.
The site suggests that Propper will sign a three-year contract with the Eredivisie side.
His departure would mean new head coach Russell Martin, who was unveiled yesterday, will have an immediate task in shaping his squad.
The former Southampton boss will start working with the team ahead of their pre-season return later this month.
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Glasgow Times
19 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
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South Wales Guardian
19 minutes ago
- South Wales Guardian
Scotland goalkeeper Cieran Slicker has debut to forget in home defeat to Iceland
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Scotsman
39 minutes ago
- Scotsman
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Scotland failed to clear a corner into their box with the ball eventually ricocheting off Lewis Ferguson from just a few yards out and past Slicker's despairing dive. Groans and loud boos greeted the referee's half-time whistle. Clarke had plenty of work to do during the interval. While Scotland had posed a threat in the final third, they were playing with a real lack of energy and purpose. Things went from bad to worse when a powerful header from Victor Palsson slipped straight through Slicker just seven minutes into the second half to increase Iceland's lead, with the goal allowed to stand following a VAR check. This made for far from entertaining viewing for the 33,000 crowd in attendance. Hirst headed a Johnston cross back across goal shortly after, but Olafsson was equal to it. Hirst then thought he had scored his first international goal just beyond the hour mark only for his tap in to be ruled out with McTominay caught offside after forcing an initial save from Olafsson. Clarke spoke before kick-off about the need to integrate more young players into the senior system and a debut was dished out to Motherwell's teenage midfield sensation Lennon Miller. But there was little else to cheer about as fans started to flock out of the ground their numbers. This was a night to forget for Clarke and his players. Just THREE wins in 24 friendlies now for Scotland as focus now shifts to Monday night's second summer outing with minnows Liechtenstein in Vaduz before the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign gets underway in September. Here is how the Edinburgh Evening News rated the players at Hampden. 1 . GK: Angus Gunn - 5/10 Handed an opportunity to re-establish himself as the No.1, but lasted just three minutes before appearing to land awkwardly and roll his ankle as he came out to claim a high ball. Hobbled off and now a major doubt to face Lichtenstein. | SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . RWB: Max Johnston - 7/10 Rewarded with his first senior start after helping Sturm Graz win the Austrian Bundesliga title, the 21 y/o provided an excellent inswinging cross for Souttar's leveller. Posed a real threat going forward. A bright performance. Subbed. | SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . RCB: John Souttar - 6/10 Stooped down low to head home the equaliser from Johnston's corner after wriggling away from his marker. | SNS Group Photo Sales
