Editor Note: This article is translated from the original written in French by Pan-Africa Football's Omar Chraibi
Since his arrival at Glasgow Rangers in Scotland, young Moroccan striker Hamza Igamane has continued to impress with his exceptional performances attracting the interest of Europe's biggest clubs particularly the English Premier League.
At just 24 years old, Igamane seems ready to take a new step in his professional career.
Promising statistics
The start of the 2024/2025 season is simply dazzling for Igamane. In 11 Scottish Premiership matches he has already found the net twice over 425 minutes played.
His effectiveness is even more remarkable on the European scene. In 4 UEFA Europa League matches, the Moroccan talent scored 4 goals and delivered 1 assist playing a crucial role for his team. With a goal every 47 minutes in European competition, Igamane demonstrates a keen eye for goal and an ability to shine in decisive moments.
Video: Hamza Igamane scores in Rangers' 1-1 Europa League draw with Tottenham
In the League Cup, he did not miss his chance by scoring 1 goal in 123 minutes, proving that he knows how to seize opportunities in all competitions.
Video: Hamza Igamane contributes an assist in the Scottish League Cup final against Celtic
England at his feet
These high-level performances have not escaped the English clubs. According to the British site “TBR football”, prestigious teams like Everton, West Ham, Bournemouth, Brentford, Fulham and Newcastle are following the exploits of Igamane very closely. Everton seem particularly determined to attract the Moroccan player to their ranks, seeing in him a striker capable of energizing their offensive sector.
Observers from the English club were also present during the match between Rangers and Tottenham in the Europa League, a meeting where Igamane splashed the field with his talent by scoring a decisive goal in a match which ended in a draw 1 -1. A performance which confirms his status as a rising star of European football.
Growing interest in Europe
In addition to English interest, LOSC (Lille) in France is also in the running. The northern club, looking for a replacement for Canadian international Jonathan David, scheduled to leave next June, sees in Igamane an ideal candidate to take over.
A complicated future for the Rangers
Scottish Rangers, aware of the exceptional potential of their player, find themselves in a delicate position. The club secured Igamane's future by signing him to a long-term contract until 2029.
However, faced with the growing desires of the biggest European teams, it will be difficult for Rangers to resist the tempting offers expected during the next transfer windows.
Morocco holds its future crack
For Moroccan fans, Igamane represents a new generation of talents ready to establish themselves on the international scene. His name is already starting to circulate in view of the next events of the national selection, in particular the CAN 2025 and the qualifications for the 2026 World Cup.
With such an impressive start to the season and statistics that speak for him, Igamane seems set for a bright future. It remains to be seen which club will have the privilege of welcoming this Moroccan jewel and supporting its meteoric rise.
One thing is certain, Europe has not finished hearing about Igamane.
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