Initially joining Rangers on loan from Lens in January 2024, Cortes made a promising start with seven appearances before a season-ending injury curtailed his campaign.
Despite this setback, Rangers extended his loan for the 2024–2025 season, with an agreement to make the move permanent in the summer of 2025. This decision has been met with mixed reactions from supporters. Some fans express optimism about his potential, highlighting his technical ability and pace. One supporter noted, “The boy has talent and am sure if he was to stay fit, he could be a good player.”
However, concerns persist regarding his injury-prone nature. Another fan remarked, “I think he’s going to be plagued with injuries throughout his short time at Ibrox because I can’t see him having a complete season free of injury.”
Rangers’ director of recruitment, Nils Koppen, has defended the decision, stating that Cortes “has really loved being at the club and we feel he will get even better when he is fully fit again working under the manager and his coaching staff.”
Manager Philippe Clement has also expressed confidence in Cortes’s future at Rangers, despite the injury setbacks. He stated, “I am sure all of the fans are looking forward to seeing him again next season.”
As the summer 2025 transfer window approaches, the club’s commitment to a permanent transfer will be closely scrutinized, especially considering the financial implications and the player’s fitness. The decision reflects Rangers’ belief in Cortes’s potential and their long-term vision for his role within the team.
Be the first to comment