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**Wants Out and Overpaid: Why Russell Martin Must Cut Rangers Flop Robin Propper Immediately**
**Paraphrased Article:**
Glasgow Rangers are on the verge of naming Russell Martin, the former Southampton head coach, as the permanent replacement for Philippe Clement. According to trusted transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Martin has agreed to take on the Ibrox project and is expected to lead the team into the new season.
As the incoming manager, Martin will inherit a squad that has failed to clinch the Scottish Premiership title in four years. Working closely with sporting director Kevin Thelwell, he faces a crucial summer rebuild that requires difficult decisions, particularly when it comes to players who are underperforming or lacking commitment.
One player already presenting a straightforward dilemma is Dutch central defender **Robin Propper**, who, according to *Ibrox News*, is actively seeking a return to the Netherlands after just one season in Scotland. The 31-year-old joined Rangers last year from FC Twente for £2.5 million, but now appears keen on a reunion with his former club—although Twente reportedly value him at just half of what Rangers paid.
Given the circumstances, Martin would be wise to move on from Propper quickly. Building a cohesive and determined squad starts with having players who are fully invested in the club’s future. If a player has mentally checked out, as seems to be the case with Propper, there’s no room for compromise.
Beyond his lack of desire to stay, Propper’s performances have also failed to justify his spot in the team—or his wages. He currently earns £9,000 per week, more than Hamza Igamane (£7,200 per week), who has been one of Rangers’ standout performers with 16 goals across all competitions. In stark contrast, Propper’s contributions have been minimal.
Across 37 appearances in the Scottish Premiership and Europa League, Rangers managed just **six clean sheets with Propper in the lineup. His defensive weaknesses, particularly in European matches, were glaring—he lost 55% of his duels in continental competition, raising questions about his adaptability to the Scottish game.
These concerns aren’t new. Back in December, former Rangers player Derek Ferguson publicly questioned Propper’s ability to adjust to the demands of Scottish football. Ferguson noted the defender’s troubling body language and remarked that Propper already seemed to be eyeing an exit.
> “It’s worrying. He’s admitted he’s finding it tough, and you can see he’s already looking for a way out,” Ferguson said at the time.
Given his lackluster displays, his desire to leave, and his salary being higher than more productive teammates, Propper has become a glaring weak link in the squad. His failure to adapt, both tactically and mentally, makes it difficult to justify any continued role at the club.
Conclusion:
Russell Martin’s reported arrival should bring with it a fresh wave of standards and expectations. One of his easiest decisions could be showing Robin Propper the door. With interest from FC Twente and the defender’s own desire to leave, offloading him would not only clear wages but also set the tone for a new era of accountability and ambition at Rangers.
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