Rangers supporters sing along with Leon Balogun as the defender divulges details of their private conversations with the striker.

Just a few months have passed since the mood music for the Rangers was dragging them down like a somber lament as yet another campaign edged closer to disaster. However, the Ibrox faithful are dancing to a considerably more upbeat beat since Philippe Clement introduced his Belgian beat to Glasgow. Out of all the excellent things the new Gers gaffer has accomplished so far, coaxing a song out of Cyriel Dessers may be the most remarkable. Initially, there was a chance to disregard the Nigerian international as the face of Michael Beale’s botched summer hiring campaign, a lone representative of all the negative aspects of the Londoner’s tenure.

But now that Clement has been in charge for eighteen games, he and the fans are virtually in unison as a player. To commemorate his comeback, they’ve even written a brand-new patio chant called “Nice One Cyriel.” Leon Balgoun found himself joining in on that chorus as the Rangers supporters cheered for the born-again poacher following his goal last week, which completed an important victory over St Mirren.

“It’s great that they have a song for him and are now pushing him forward.” I believe he will accept it and make an effort to repay them.

There were rumors circulating in Italy that Dessers would be leaving Ibrox just as he was winning back the fans’ affections. A quick return to Serie A was being linked to the 29-year-old, who cost Beale £4.5 million when he signed from Cremonese in the summer, due to rumors of interest from Verona and Torino.

Ultimately, the rumors turned out to be untrue, and Dessers will now be expected to spearhead Rangers’ offensive efforts in the second half of the season as they attempt to add to the Viaplay Cup they won in December. Despite Dessers’ recent progress, there is no doubt that a sizable portion of the Light Blues fan base would have loved to see their team try to sign Lawrence Shankland before Thursday’s deadline.

But with Danilo and Kemar Roofe still sidelined due to injuries, Balogun is optimistic Dessers can carry the most of the goal-scoring load. The large defender expressed his happiness at his continued presence, saying, “I remember what I told him about the club.” I occasionally try to have a side conversation with him to help him comprehend.

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