Belgian playmaker Nicolas Raskin eyes Rangers exit after a collapsed La Liga move to Villarreal, leaving the Light Blues scrambling to secure a multi-million-euro transfer before his contract expires.
According to a report by TransferFeed, Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin has revealed that he was ready to leave his current club, Rangers, during the summer transfer window. In a statement given to media outlet Sporza, the 25-year-old stated that he was mentally ready to leave the Scottish club and explore new opportunities in a different league.
It is worth noting that Raskin was a key target for La Liga club Villarreal during the summer transfer window. However, the negotiations between the Light Blues and the Yellow Submarines could not be concluded, and the player’s transfer to Spain was halted. However, as reports suggest, the midfielder has said that he is not upset over the failed negotiations, adding that he will be exploring further options and a possible departure during the 2027 summer window.
The fact that a successful deal was unable to be reached will definitely hurt Rangers, who would have wanted to cash in on the transfer of Raskin before the Belgium international entered the final year of his contract. They will be keen to let the player leave next summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer at the end of his current contract. The transfer value of the 25-year-old is estimated to be around €9.3 million, and his current market value is around €20 million.
A graduate of the Gent academy, Raskin made 1 league appearance for the Belgian club before moving to fellow side Standard Liege, where he played a further 80 official league games before moving to his present club, Rangers. For the Teddy Bears, the midfielder has made 101 official appearances in the league.
In addition to his club career, Raskin has been a part of the Belgium National Football Team set-up since his youth days. He played for the U-15, U-16, U-17, U-18, U-19, and U-21 squads of the team before making his debut for the senior squad in 2025. The 25-year-old has since played 19 games for the Red Devils and was part of their squad that competed in the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in the United States of America.
It remains to be seen whether Rangers manage to secure a deal for the transfer of Nicolas Raskin before his contract expires, or he leaves the club as a free agent. The saga promises to be a very interesting affair, taking into consideration the fact that the player has publicly expressed his wish to leave the club.
