Nicolas Raskin’s time in Glasgow appears to be drawing to a natural, high-profile conclusion, with his true feelings about his future at Rangers finally coming to light.
The 25-year-old midfielder was a revelation for Belgium in North America, featuring in all six of their 2026 FIFA World Cup fixtures during their impressive run to the quarter-finals.
While Raskin’s future is expected to reach a swift conclusion now that the Red Devils are back on European soil, a decisive update on Belgian outlet La Derniere Heure has laid bare his real thoughts on his career.
Despite having two years remaining on his contract, the clear consensus in his homeland is that his Scottish chapter is coming to an end – something that Rangers are also coming to terms with.
Nico Raskin is making a name for himself on the international stage! 😍
If he is to leave Rangers, how much should he be sold for?
Nicolas Raskin ready to experience new culture
According to La Derniere Heure, Raskin privately feels that after three and a half seasons at Ibrox, he has ‘accomplished’ all he can in Scotland.
The Belgium international is now eager to test himself in a brand-new league and discover a new culture.
While he has appreciated his time with the Light Blues, the midfielder believes he has reached the end of a natural cycle in the SPFL.
The ongoing squad overhaul under manager Derek McInnes could actually play into Raskin’s hands.
With Rangers actively reshaping their engine room, evidenced by talks for Tromso’s Jens Hjerto-Dahl and their ongoing pursuit of Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson, a big-money departure for the Belgian fits perfectly into the club’s wider recruitment plans.
The Belgium squad touched down in Brussels after their World Cup campaign on Sunday, and several players are already on the verge of sealing transfers.
Leandro Trossard has joined Besiktas, while Youri Tielemans and Thomas Meunier are on their way to Manchester United and Sunderland, respectively.
It would not be a surprise if Raskin is next.
Nicolas Raskin has been linked with a Rangers exit…
Rangers drive price tag to £25m after rejecting openers
Raskin’s desire for a fresh start coincides with Rangers preparing to drive an incredibly hard bargain in the market, although they have no plans to stand in his way.
Having paid just £1.5million to sign him from Standard Liege in 2023, the Andrew Cavenagh-led club are now sitting on a potential goldmine.
Rangers have already knocked back a concrete opening offer from newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City, who tested the waters with a bid in the £12m to £14m range.
On the back of his brilliant World Cup campaign, the Ibrox board have made it clear they expect a fee closer to £25m to sanction a sale.
Serie A clubs have registered the most concrete interest, with Atalanta and Bologna actively enquiring, with Spanish outfit Real Betis also monitoring the situation closely.
With Raskin highly motivated to test himself in a top European division and Rangers ready to cash in at his peak valuation, a parting of ways this summer looks like the ideal outcome for all parties.-
