Ianis Hagi breaks silence on Rangers exit & details options
He's been linked with moves to Genoa, Borussia Monchengladbach and homeland club Steaua Bucharest.
And he wants to take his time before making a decision on his new challenge after insisting he enjoyed his final season at Rangers despite winning nothing.
Hagi said: "I don't know where I will go yet. It's the first time in my career that I'm free from contract.
"I'm very happy with the season I had at Rangers.
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"I managed to turn my career around at Rangers. I'm happy with the season, individually and collectively.
"Now I'm focusing on making the best decision for myself because it's very important. I'm trying to balance everything, including the national team.
"I want to put myself in a favourable position to continue progressing.
"I'm free from a contract, I've received phone calls. It's hard to say where I see myself. I'll weigh everything that's offered to me.
"I'll try to make the best decision for my progress and for my career. I'm still 26 years old, I'll play for at least ten more years from now.
"It's an important moment and I hope to choose a club that inspires me."
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