Rangers Make A Big Decision On Their 23-Year-Old Player: Should The Club Have More Patience With Him?

Rangers Make A Big Decision On Their 23-Year-Old Player: Should The Club Have More Patience With Him?

Rangers won’t be offloading Thelo Aasgaard this summer. Sources close to the club have told Football Insider that the Ibrox hierarchy is firmly backing the Norwegian midfielder, even after a tough debut season. Journalist Pete O’Rourke talked about the rumours on the Transfer Insider podcast, shutting down any talk that Rangers might look to sell the 23-year-old on.

Rangers are keeping faith in Thelo Aasgaard ahead of 2026-27

Aasgaard arrived at Rangers from Luton Town on July 5, 2025, for about £3.5 million, on a deal that runs until 2029. O’Rourke noted his 44 appearances, six goals, and five assists as proof that the player is chipping in rather than fading into the background.

After losing his spot under Danny Röhl shortly after the manager arrived, Aasgaard fought his way back into the XI against Aberdeen in late March and followed that up with a goal in the 4-2 win over Dundee United. O’Rourke’s take is that since the player is still only 23, on a long-term deal, and highly rated behind the scenes, Rangers have no reason to sell him before the 2026-27 season kicks off.

“Maybe he’s not hit the heights that were expected of him since he arrived at Rangers, Thelo Aasgaard. I think it’s a bit too early to judge him. He’s just in his first season at Rangers, and he’s contributed six goals and five assists. He’s made 44 appearances in all competitions. So that shows that he’s playing, he’s figuring in a lot of Rangers games this season as well.

“He’s under contract until 2029, still only 23 as well, so look, he’s a very talented player and don’t think Rangers will be looking to cut their losses on him just yet. I think obviously it’s his first season, it’ll take him time to adapt to his new club, his new surroundings as well, and there’s definitely a talented player there in Thelo Aasgaard so yes, I don’t think Rangers will be contemplating moving him on just yet.”