Issame Charai lands new job days after leaving Rangers
The Morrocan departed Ibrox last week, ending a short stint having been brought in as a No.2 to Phillipe Clement at the beginning of this year.
Following Clement's sacking, Charai stayed on to work under interim boss Barry Ferguson. But following the permanent appointment of Russell Martin, who brings his own backroom team, the 43-year-old moves on.
It quickly transpired that he could go it alone as he was favourite to land the top job at Belgian side Westerlo.
With Timmy Simons' position in doubt, it was reported they were considering the former Gers man as their head coach.
Belgian journalist Sach Tovolieri is now claiming it is a done deal on a two-year contract.
He said: "Issame Charaï's the new headcoach of Westerlo in Pro League! Agreement found between all parties in order to make it happen. Two years contract."
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Rangers confirmed the departure of Charai last week.
A statement read: "Rangers can today confirm the departure of Issame Charai from the men's first-team coaching staff.
"Charai, who joined the club in January to assist Philippe Clement, remained on the coaching staff through Barry Ferguson's spell in charge.
"However, following the appointment of Russell Martin as Head Coach, it has been mutually agreed for Charai to move on with the best wishes of everyone at Rangers."
CEO Patrick Stewart gave his reaction: "I want to place on record the sincere thanks of both the club and I to Issame for his work over the past six months.
"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.
"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.
"For whatever comes next for him, I want to wish him the very best of luck. He will always be welcome back at Ibrox."
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