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“He will definitely not stay at Ibrox unless on one Condition”- Kris Boyd thinks Rangers have a serious ‘problem’ as he predicts star’s summer exit
They say you should never fall in love with a loanee, but it seems nobody warned Philippe Clement’s Rangers.
After the disappointment of Abdallah Sima’s departure at the end of the 2023/24 season, could Rangers and Vaclav Cerny be headed toward a similar fate?
Cerny’s performances continue to shine, as evidenced by his stellar display in Rangers’ 4-0 victory over Ross County this past weekend.
However, with Wolfsburg demanding a hefty £8 million for the winger, Rangers find themselves like a lovestruck youth nervously negotiating with an intimidating father for his daughter’s hand in marriage.
Reports from Germany suggest that Rangers simply “cannot afford” the £8 million asking price.
Although Cerny may not have much of a future at Wolfsburg—especially after they signed Andreas Skov Olsen, a player previously linked with Ibrox—the Bundesliga side may believe that if Rangers can’t pay the asking price, other clubs will happily meet the £8 million valuation for a winger who has already racked up 20 goals and assists by early February.
Kris Boyd Expresses Concern Over Cerny’s Future at Rangers
Kris Boyd, former Rangers striker, isn’t optimistic about Cerny’s long-term future at the club. Boyd believes there’s a stronger chance that Ianis Hagi, who has been in excellent form, will still be wearing a Rangers shirt come the start of the 2025/26 season.
Boyd said, “I think there’s probably more chance of Ianis Hagi starting in the team next season. Hagi deserves massive credit. It would have been easy for him to check out and just wait for his contract to run out, but he’s worked hard and made a significant impact.”
Hagi’s contract runs until the summer of 2026. If Rangers can’t agree on an extension, they’ll only have two transfer windows left to recoup a portion of the £3 million they spent on him.
As for Cerny, Boyd feels Rangers are now facing the consequences of not negotiating an option-to-buy clause when they first agreed the loan deal with Wolfsburg, especially given the player’s growing value.
Boyd Discusses Rangers’ Tough Situation With Cerny
Boyd explained, “The issue with loan deals is when you don’t secure an option to buy at a set price. If a player performs well, their parent club will ask for more money. It’s a tough situation for Rangers to fork out that kind of money.”
Cerny and Hagi have been two of the standout performers for Rangers in the attacking third, particularly behind Cyriel Dessers or Hamza Igamane.
However, with Philippe Clement likely looking to bring in more reinforcements—such as his big summer signing, Nedim Bajrami—Rangers may struggle to meet Wolfsburg’s asking price for Cerny.
Boyd continued, “Cerny has presented Rangers with a dilemma because of the price they need to pay.
And Hagi, from almost being forgotten, has found his form again. If Rangers can’t work out a deal, Hagi will likely secure a much better move than just a few months ago.”
Philippe Clement’s Warning About Cerny’s Price
Clement confirmed back in December that Rangers wouldn’t be able to meet Wolfsburg’s asking price for Cerny. The club’s best hope now is that Wolfsburg may consider another loan deal or be willing to lower their demands.
As for Cerny, he remains focused on his performances, letting his football speak for itself. He said, “I’m playing a season without an option to buy. I’m enjoying it here a lot. I don’t want to focus on what happens next. I’ll think about that towards the end of the season when things settle down.”
“If the tug-of-war starts then, it won’t be in my hands. My job is to score goals and provide assists.
If I do that, new opportunities will arise. I understand the situation at Rangers, but it’s not for me to comment on just yet. I just need to keep doing my best on the pitch and help the team succeed.”
