Vaclav Cerny has surfaced on social media to send a direct message to Rangers star Nicolas Raskin, just as the final truth behind his rumoured return to Ibrox is laid bare.
The 28-year-old Besiktas winger has been a constant topic of discussion among the Ibrox support this summer, with intense speculation suggesting a multi-million-pound return was being actively engineered.
While high-level sources, via Rangers News, have completely debunked claims that a formal £5.1million bid was recently tabled by Rangers, Cerny remains highly popular in Glasgow and clearly keeps a very close eye on his former teammates.
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Taking to Instagram following Belgium’s impressive run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, Raskin shared an emotional post expressing his deep pride at representing his country on the global stage.
The midfielder’s tournament displays earned him a spot in L’Equipe’s World Cup team of revelations, prompting a flurry of high-profile responses, including a public nod from Cerny.
Underneath Raskin’s post, Cerny replied publicly, writing: “Bravo brother”, followed by a red heart emoji.
The interaction quickly caught the attention of the Rangers support, who have spent weeks dreaming of the Czechia attacker lining up under Derek McInnes this season.
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Despite the obvious camaraderie between the players, a summer reunion looks completely dead in the water.
Speculation went into overdrive last week following claims that Rangers had seen an immediate £5.1m package thrown out by Istanbul officials.
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However, sources close to the situation explicitly told Rangers News that the rumours are completely wide of the mark.
This matches Cerny’s own firm stance. Having made the decision to retire from international football last week, the winger confirmed he has blocked out transfer chatter to focus entirely on Besiktas.
With Raskin himself currently touching down in Europe ahead of an expected £20m-plus transfer away from Ibrox, both players look set for vastly different journeys this summer – even if their mutual respect remains completely intact.
