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Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Robin Propper demands Rangers transfer sitdown as he wants answers, Balogun eyes reunion and Morelos airs pride
The defender is considering a return to former club FC Twente while Alfredo Morelos reflects after 200 goals Robin Propper has slammed the brakes on his move back to FC Twente until after a sit down with new Rangers boss Russell Martin. The Dutch defender played 43 games for Gers last season, but was often on the end of stick from fans and pundits alike as he suffered an indifferent campaign after Philippe Clement brought him to Glasgow from the Eredivise. Twente are keen to bring their former skipper home and a deal could be done to bring the 31-year-old back to the Netherlands for £1.5million But Jan Streuer, Twente's new sporting director has revealed Propper is still weighing up his options and isnt ruling out staying to fight for his place until he's spoken with Martin. Streuer said: "We have to wait and see with him. Robin wants to hear from his club on what they're going to do. "I understand that there are new owners, a new technical director, a new manager and new coaches. "They always have new ideas and they also bring their own players with them. "The question is what all this means for Robin. But he's welcome back here." Meanwhile, Leon Balogun looks set to link up with former Rangers defensive partner Connor Goldson and sign for Cypriot club Aris Limassol. The veteran Nigerian international was released this summer after ending his second spell at Ibrox. And he's in talks to join up again with Goldson in Cyprus after ambitious Aris offered him a deal to play on the Mediterranean island. Goldson moved there last summer after making over 300 appearances in six years for Rangers and he partnered Balogun at the back often. Aris were disappointed they missed out on the title to Pafos FC and are desperate to push for the league next season. Balogun and Goldson played together in both of Rangers' recent cup triumphs - in the 2022 Scottish Cup win over Hearts and the League Cup victory against Aberdeen a year later. Now they could be set to link up again in Cyprus. Finally, Alfredo Morelos insists he's proud of his career as the ex-Rangers star smashed the 200-goal barrier. The Colombian ace netted a double for his club Nacional in a 2-1 win at Santa Fe to take him past a double century of goals. He scored a penalty to make it 200 goals and added another later on. He was picked up a trademark booking after showboating by juggling the ball on his head, which infuriated the opposition players and sparked a bust-up. Morelos' 201 goals include 124 goals in 269 games for Rangers in a six-year spell. He's now at homeland club Nacional, where he has scored 22 goals. He's also netted five for his first club, Independiente Medellín, 46 for HJK Helsinki and four in an ill-fated spell at Brazilian giants Santos. Morelos said: "I'm happy and blessed to achieve this feat because it hasn't been easy. "Always in my career, I walked onto the pitch with humility and tranquillity. "To score two goals was wonderful and I am thankful to my coaches and teammates throughout my career for all their help over the years. "I hope to score many, many more goals in my career. "I had to wait a while to get past the 200-goal barrier. But a goalscorer never forgets to score goals, that's the truth. "I work every day, showing that I'm up to the task and the net opened up for me. The secret? You have to stay calm in front of goal."
The National
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Robin Propper stalls on £1.5m Rangers transfer exit
The Dutch defender had an indifferent first season at Ibrox and was subject of plenty of criticism, although he still played 43 games in all competitions last season for Rangers. Twente are desperate to bring Propper back and expect to be able to land the 31-year-old for around £1.5 million. However, Twente Enschede's new sports director, Jan Streuer, has revealed Propper has not decided whether to try and play his way into boss Martin's plans yet. He said: "We have to wait and see with him. Read more: "Robin wants to hear from his club on what they're going to do. "I understand that there are new owners, a new technical director, a new manager and new coaches. "They always have new ideas and they also bring their own players with them. "The question is what all this means for Robin. "But he's welcome back here."
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Former Premier League star facing 13 YEARS in prison as he stands accused of importing two tons of cocaine worth £48m
A former Premier League star has been accused of smuggling two tons of cocaine, with a street value of an incredible £48million. The ex-player featured in front of a court on Tuesday alongside their brother in Breda, the Netherlands where they stood accused of bringing in the drug illegally from South America in 2020 and 2021. Should he be found guilty, the former defender could be hit with up to 13 years behind bars, as well as a fine of £1.5m. Former Wigan and Twente star Ronnie Stam was arrested in June along with his parents, brother and girlfriend and he has remained in custody ever since. During the court hearing, prosecutors claimed that evidence of encrypted phone logs had been found between Ronnie and brother Rudi, evidencing drug shipments, with pictures also said to have been shared of cocaine. The Sun reports that he informed the court his healthy bank balance was a direct result of his professional football career. Despite this the prosecutors are thought to have called for a 13-year sentence for the former defender, which would see him remain imprisoned until 2038 due to his role in the crimes. Stam is reported to have told the court he was an accomplice in the import of 20kg of cocaine to Germany from Brazil back in 2020, but is thought to have denied any further involvement or wrongdoing. Stam played for Wigan between 2010 and 2013, and represented Twente and Standard Liege during his career as well as having two spells at NAC Breda. He won the FA Cup with Wigan in 2013 but didn't feature in the final. In September last year a court in Breda heard that Stam was involved in trafficking 2,217 kilos of cocaine. A prosecutor told the hearing: 'This case concerns hundreds of kilos of cocaine each time. I contend that Stam was a major player in the drugs world.' Stam wasn't in court to hear the accusations against him last year. In June police raided six homes and a camper van as part of the investigation. They found £85,000 in cash. Police seized the money, three properties, a yacht, three cars, six luxury watches and jewellery. Stam is the only family member who remains in custody, with his lawyer asking for him to be provisionally released. The judge refused, with there being concerns that Stam could flee to Dubai to join his brother.
The National
02-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Twente 'make enquiry' to Rangers for Robin Propper transfer
The Dutch stopper had an indifferent first season since his move from the Netherlands and although he ended up making 42 appearances in all competitions, he was never properly able to establish himself as first choice. Twente are desperate to bring him back to the club where he is regarded as a hero after captaining the side before he left for Glasgow. Read more: They are losing Celtic loan star Gustaf Lagerbielke because they cannot meet their £2.5 million asking price and also Indonesian international defender Mees Hilgers, who has been linked with a string of European clubs. Reports in his Dutch homeland have indicated Twente have now reached out to Rangers to see if they can do a cut-price deal for the 31-year-old, who helped get them into European football in his final season for the club. Propper and his agents have been made aware of the interest and he could be the latest Rangers player to leave with an Ibrox clear-out now well underway under their new American ownership.
The Herald Scotland
02-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Twente 'make enquiry' to Rangers for Robin Propper transfer
Twente are desperate to bring him back to the club where he is regarded as a hero after captaining the side before he left for Glasgow. Read more: They are losing Celtic loan star Gustaf Lagerbielke because they cannot meet their £2.5 million asking price and also Indonesian international defender Mees Hilgers, who has been linked with a string of European clubs. Reports in his Dutch homeland have indicated Twente have now reached out to Rangers to see if they can do a cut-price deal for the 31-year-old, who helped get them into European football in his final season for the club. Propper and his agents have been made aware of the interest and he could be the latest Rangers player to leave with an Ibrox clear-out now well underway under their new American ownership.
