Rangers trading model was non-existent until younger players started being purchased in the last couple of windows but this seemed a massive risk, particularly with little finance available. He was highly regarded in Morocco but not a household name anywhere else. Last season with AS FAR Rabat he scored seven goals with three assists in 20 appearances. Not exactly numbers that would make you fall out of your seat, especially when you take into consideration the 12% conversion rate.
However, this is where the scouting and recruitment teams make their money. If you had watched any footage of Hamza Igamane you would immediately see he had something about him. An excellent first touch, a strong and powerful runner with great close control and confident shooting with both feet. He may not have passed the numbers test in the Botola Pro but he definitely passed the eye test.Rangers fans have a tendency to build up players to be the ‘next big thing’ very quickly, however, with Hamza Igamane, this may actually come true.
There was controversy surrounding his signing in the summer. Rangers didn’t have much to spend so when a reported £1.7m plus add-ons was spent on a 22-year-old striker from the Moroccan league, eyebrows were raised. Not only that but the former manager, Phillipe Clement, came out and said he wasn’t going to be ready straight away and that he was off the level required.
The Belgian manager was criticised for saying that Igamane was doing ‘interesting things with the ball’ although, since he’s played it’s clear to see what he was talking about. Since Barry Ferguson came in, he’s not shown his best, going ten games with no goals or assists. However, scoring the winner at Parkhead could turn everything around.Rangers trading model was non-existent until younger players started being purchased in the last couple of windows but this seemed a massive risk, particularly with little finance available. He was highly regarded in Morocco but not a household name anywhere else. Last season with AS FAR Rabat he scored seven goals with three assists in 20 appearances. Not exactly numbers that would make you fall out of your seat, especially when you take into consideration the 12% conversion rate.
