Dangerous Ianis Hagi Rangers move on as a La Liga statistic exposes the Ibrox loan conundrum.

It was only the playmaker’s second substitute appearance in six league games for the mid-table Spanish team, as he only played four minutes in the 1-1 La Liga draw. It was only the playmaker’s second substitute appearance in six league games for the mid-table Spanish team, as he only played four minutes in the 1-1 La Liga draw.

Ianis Hagi struggling for Alavés minutes

Since joining Alavés on loan in the summer without a buyout option, Rangers loanee Ianis Hagi has had a mediocre stay in Spain. Ianis Hagi, who scored twice in a Copa Del Rey victory over bottom-tier Deportivo Murcia, is running out of time to establish himself in La Liga and still hasn’t scored a goal for Alavés.

There are serious doubts that Alavés will pay out to recruit the playmaker because he is scheduled to return to Ibrox at the conclusion of the season after only recently agreeing to a new contract with Rangers in the previous campaign. Rangers also seem to have moved on, so it will be intriguing to watch how the well-liked 25-year-old does over the coming months and summer. Given that Romania has also qualified for Euro 2024, Ianis Hagi’s time at Rangers looks to be almost done, which might place him in the shop.

Rangers future hangs in the balance

As soon as the loan switch to Alavés was confirmed, the Gers playmaker seemed to be bidding adieu to his Ibrox duties. The Rangers allegedly failed to secure an early release from the loan arrangement with the La Liga side, which put an end to rumors of a possible recall. Rangers, too, have taken a new turn; Mohamed Diomande has joined a competitive midfield, while Todd Cantwell, Tom Lawrence, and Kieran Dowell offer tough challenge for Ianis Hagi.

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