Rangers get £11M for Hamza Igamane after the Moroccan gets his wish | OneFootball

Hamza’s £11M Sale

Hamza Igamane’s £11M sale has gone through and the noise around it will not fade soon. The forward has wanted to leave Rangers since January and now he finally gets his wish. Supporters see him as a villain for the way his time ended. That exit became toxic when he apparently refused to come on in Paisley during the draw with St Mirren. Russell Martin insisted the striker was not to blame, yet fans doubt both the player and the manager. Martin is not exactly viewed as the most trustworthy man at Ibrox. Rangers fans won’t miss Hamza Igamane much.

Fans Turn on Hamza

Rangers supporters feel let down. They wanted commitment, passion and loyalty but they got sulking, silence and distraction. Many now brand Hamza as another mercenary who only came to Rangers for the shop window. He leaves with a bumper fee that does secure a healthy profit for the club, yet the taste in the mouth is bitter. Supporters wanted a striker who loved the shirt and not one who saw Rangers as a stepping stone. The fallout even drew fury from pundits and ex-players who accused him of betraying the shirt. The player has not helped himself either, staying quiet while rumours grew louder. His silence left room for anger to grow and fans filled that gap with frustration.

Russell Martin’s Role

Russell Martin claimed Hamza refused to play in Paisley because of a quad issue. Supporters remember though that this is the same manager who has lost all credit with the fans. They struggle to believe a word he says. The Rangers Advisory Board even demanded Martin’s removal as pressure increased. So the truth may never be known, but the outcome remains the same. Hamza goes to Lille for a large sum and Rangers lose a striker who should have been central to the attack. It feels like a messy end created by a mix of poor management and a player with no love for Ibrox. Martin’s defence of the striker only fuelled further suspicion, and many fans viewed his words as a desperate attempt to save his own skin.

What It Means for Rangers

Rangers must now replace him. The squad lacks firepower and the fans know that goals will be hard to find without fresh signings. The £11M fee helps but the damage to trust lingers. Supporters wanted a hero but ended with a villain. Hamza walks away with his move, while Rangers face another rebuild. Martin still clings on despite a dreadful start to the season. The Hamza saga only adds to his problems, because his word is not taken seriously by the fans. The manager and the striker both stand on the wrong side of supporter opinion, and Rangers are left to pick up the pieces once again. The anger among fans is not just about one player or one manager, it is about the sense that Rangers keep repeating the same mistakes. Every time a big player leaves in controversy, Rangers must restart and rebuild. That cycle has become too familiar and patience has run out.