Ianis Hagi’s return to the first-team fold at Rangers has surprised Kris Boyd in terms of just how long it has taken.
Speaking on Sky Sports News (2 October, 10:07am), the former Ibrox hero said he is glad a resolution has been found between Philippe Clement and Hagi at AuchenhowieFollowing a lengthy contract stand-off over the course of the summer transfer window, Clement has agreed to reintegrate Hagi into his plans after previously demoting the Romanian to the club’s B team [Rangers Review, 1 October].
Boyd said: “I’m surprised it’s taken so long, to be honest.
“For me, this should have been as soon as the window shut. He’s totally different to what Rangers have got there right now.I’m delighted he’s back in the fold, but for me this should have been done a long time ago. Hagi still has a place at Rangers.”Hagi’s form for the club’s B team in reserves matches – scoring a free-kick and hat-trick in respective games – left Clement with only one option when weighing up playmaker’s future at Ibrox.
