Rangers Eye Former Europa League Nemesis Almamy Toure as First Signing of 49ers Era
Rangers are reportedly on the verge of sealing their first major signing under new ownership, with former Eintracht Frankfurt defender Almamy Toure emerging as a key target. The versatile 29-year-old, who famously featured in the 2022 Europa League final that saw Rangers narrowly beaten on penalties, is being lined up as the first addition of the Andrew Cavenagh-led 49ers Enterprises regime.
The long-anticipated American takeover, which promises significant change and renewed ambition at Ibrox, was officially completed, ushering in a new chapter for the Glasgow giants. With just one Scottish Premiership title in over a decade, the new owners are determined to re-establish Rangers as a dominant domestic and European force.
Before a new manager is officially appointed — with Davide Ancelotti, Francesco Farioli, and Russell Martin still in the frame — recruitment efforts are already underway to bolster a squad left thin by several recent departures, including Leon Balogun, Ianis Hagi, and Tom Lawrence.
According to reports from Africa, Toure has emerged as a realistic and financially sound option to fill defensive gaps. A product of AS Monaco’s famed youth academy, where he played alongside stars like Kylian Mbappé and Bernardo Silva, Toure brings high-level pedigree and European experience. He made 80 appearances for Monaco and later joined Frankfurt, where he lifted the Europa League trophy at Rangers’ expense.
Last season, Toure featured for Kaiserslautern in Germany’s second division but was hindered by injuries. Now a free agent, his availability — combined with a modest wage reportedly around £8,000 per week — makes him a low-risk, high-reward signing for a Rangers side in transition.
Toure’s arrival would mark a symbolic and practical move for the new Ibrox regime: recruiting a seasoned, multi-position defender who once played a key role in one of Rangers’ most painful recent European nights, now potentially helping to script a new winning chapter at the club.
Rangers Set to Stun Fans With First 49ERS-ERA Signing – Star Who Crushed Ibrox Dreams in Seville Now Poised for Shock Move to Light Blues in Dramatic Twist!
Rangers Set to Stun Fans With First 49ers-Era Signing – Star Who Crushed Ibrox Dreams in Seville Now Poised for Shock Move to Light Blues in Dramatic Twist!