“BIG SALE CONFIRMED” – Rangers Officially Confirms Sale of Top Player as £12.8m with Exciting Bonuses Agreement Have Been Reached – He’s Officially Out of Ibrox

Rangers Close in on Deal to Sell Hamza Igamane to Lille in £12.8m Agreement

Rangers forward Hamza Igamane appears to be on the verge of completing a high-profile move to Ligue 1 side Lille, with reports suggesting a fee in the region of £12.8million has been agreed between the clubs — a figure that includes performance-based bonuses.

The Moroccan international, signed from FAR Rabat for just £1.5million last summer, has made a swift impact in Scottish football. His 12-goal haul in the Premiership last season helped him establish himself as one of the most exciting young forwards in the league and a key attacking outlet under manager Russell Martin.

While the Ibrox hierarchy were initially holding out for a higher fee — reportedly turning down a £14million offer from the French club as recently as 26 June — the latest developments suggest a softening of their stance.

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri provided the latest on Tuesday morning, tweeting:

“Talks are still underway between LOSC and Rangers FC about Hamza Igamane. Fee discussed hasn’t been precisely revealed but an agreement’s expected around €13m to €15m, bonus included. Igamane’s LOSC Jonathan David substitute and the Moroccan agreed terms as revealed already.”

While personal terms have already been settled between the player and Lille, Tavolieri confirmed the clubs are finalising the structure of the payment. The proposed deal would see Igamane act as a long-term replacement for Canadian striker Jonathan David, who is widely expected to depart the French club this summer.

From a Rangers perspective, the fee represents a substantial return on their initial investment. However, it may still be seen as underwhelming given the club’s original valuation and the wider interest the 22-year-old was attracting. Premier League sides including Everton and West Ham had been linked with the forward, and supporters may feel the club could have driven a harder bargain or sparked a bidding war.

“If they have lowered their asking price and take £12.8m with bonuses included, then it is a poor business decision from the new majority owners, the 49ers Enterprises Group and Andrew Cavenagh,” one source commented, reflecting frustration at what many see as a deal below Igamane’s full market potential.

Despite that, the funds from the sale are expected to be reinvested in the squad as Russell Martin looks to reshape his side ahead of a crucial campaign. Rangers finished 17 points behind Celtic last season and are desperate to close that gap — with Champions League qualifiers looming and expectations growing under the club’s new ownership.

While losing a player of Igamane’s talent is undoubtedly a blow, his departure could provide a pivotal financial injection. The challenge now will be how effectively that money is used to rebuild — and whether Martin and his recruitment team can replace not just the goals, but the spark that made Igamane such a quick fan favourite at Ibrox.