IANIS HAGI's Rangers days are numbered. And although he might never kick a ball again for the first team, he's still not leaving without reminding Philippe Clement what he's capable of. 2 Uanis Hagi's last game for Rangers was a cup clash against Morton in August 2023 Credit: Willie Vass 2 Hagi soent last season on loan at Deportivo Alaves and is set to leave Gers for good Credit: Getty It emerged this week that Gers were exploring the notion of letting the playmaker leave for FREE .
Despite an impressive showing at the Euros with Romania, he was left out of the squad that drew against Hearts last week in the Premiership opener. And he was omitted from the club's European squad for the tie against Dynamo Kyiv. The 25-year-old hasn't played for the Light Blues since a 33 minute sub appearance in a League Cup fixture against Morton last August.
Read more Rangers stories PITCH PERFECT Philippe Clement rushes to reassure fans Hampden will be OK after Pink gig HAM-STRUNG I scored first goal in CELTIC'S Hampden tenancy, but we finished back in FOURTH He was sent on loan to Deportivo Alaves in La Liga by then manager Michael Beale but he wasn't a regular starter for the Basque side either. The midfielder didn't get the chance to impress boss Clement in pre-season and he's been linked with a move to Serie A side Fiorentina in a £3m transfer . Last week, he was made to play with the B team in a friendly against Middlesbrough .
And as Rangers prepare for their first league game at Hampden today against Motherwell , the Romanian was once again otherwise engaged. Most read in Football FOLLOW THE IDAH Idah convinced me about Premiership move - before that I worked as a chef HAM-STRUNG I scored first goal in CELTIC'S Hampden tenancy, but we finished back in FOURTH SISTER IN WAR I can't forgive sister Lauryn for second affair with Kyle, says Chloe Goodman KRIS BOYD Hibs look like a broken regime and club legend David Gray is in a difficult spot The B team were in action against a Derby County reserve side this afternoon. Hagi scored a stunning HAT-TRICK for the Light Blues after Archie Stevens had opened the scoring.
Rangers ace Ianis Hagi gets married live on Romanian TV And Hagi's first goal was a superb strike . The ball fell to him on the edge of the area and he unleashed a shot that flew into the corner of the net on 25 minutes. But his second of the day was even better.
The 25-year-old stepped up to a free-kick and whipped the ball into the top corner in the 28th minute. But it was a case of best till last, as Hagi conjured up a thing of beauty for his third. In the 57th minute Hagi connected with a long ball from Adam Devine and hit a first-time shot into the net.
He was taken off shortly after. Read more on the Scottish Sun SHOCK SIGHTING Train passengers stunned as they spot Hollywood star travelling to Edinburgh NO KIDDING I’m a single mum-of-2 on UC - the job centre nags me but I’m not a benefit cheat Fellow misfit Alex Lowry also scored, making it 5-2 to Gers with a penalty. Derby pulled another back though to make it 5-3 to finish.
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