The Ecuadorian international had an option for a £4 million permanent transfer, but Aris opted not to pursue it following a change in management and concerns over Cifuentes’ disciplinary issues, including a fine for lateness to training .
Cifuentes, 25, joined Rangers from LAFC in August 2023 for £1.7 million but struggled to secure a regular spot in the first team, making only nine league appearances. His loan spell at Cruzeiro in Brazil also did not yield significant results. At Aris, he made 14 appearances and scored once, but his performances were not enough to convince the club to activate the permanent transfer clause .
With his return to Rangers, Cifuentes faces an uncertain future. The club is undergoing significant changes, including new management and ownership, which may affect his prospects. Rangers are expected to make decisions about his future in the coming months .
Meanwhile, other Rangers players on loan are also facing uncertain futures. Vaclav Cerny, on loan from Wolfsburg, has expressed interest in staying at Rangers, but the club’s potential changes may complicate any permanent move .
As Rangers prepare for the summer transfer window, the futures of players like Cifuentes and Cerny will be closely monitored, with decisions influenced by the club’s evolving strategy and management.
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