Cyriel Dessers completes move from Rangers to Panathiniakos
Last updated 1st Sep 2025
Cyriel Dessers has completed his move from Rangers to Panathiniakos for a fee of around £3.5m.
The 30-year-old follows fellow forward Hamza Igamane out of the exit door as Russell Martin reshapes with attacking options.
Youssef Chermiti has signed from Everton for a fee that could rise to £10million while former Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski has also moved to Ibrox.
Dessers was a divisive figure at the club, with fans often citing big chances missed despite his decent goal return and work ethic.
The Nigerian signed from Cremonese two years ago and made 116 appearances for the club, scoring 52 goals and assisting another 17.
He was the top scorer in the Premiership last season.
Speaking after Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Celtic, Martin said that the move was one that worked for all parties but insisted that Dessers was leaving on good terms and with the gratitude of the staff.
Martin told Sky Sports: "He goes with everyone’s best wishes. It’s good business for us, it’s good for him, the stage he’s at in his career."
A club statement read: "Rangers Football Club can today confirm the departure of Cyriel Dessers to Panathinaikos for an undisclosed fee.
"The striker, who joined Rangers in the summer of 2023, scored 52 goals in his time with the club, making over 100 appearances.
"He also won a League Cup, was SPFL Premiership top scorer and claimed the Sam English Bowl.
"Everyone at the club thanks Cyriel for his contribution during his time in Glasgow, and we wish him well for the future."
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