According to a report from Soccernet, Nigerian international striker Cyriel Dessers has been encouraged to consider the opportunity of joining Greek club AEK Athens from Scottish team Rangers. Dessers has spent two seasons with the Scottish club, achieving an impressive total of 51 goals across all competitions. However, he appears poised to depart the club during the summer transfer window after reaching an agreement with former Greek champions AEK Athens.
Although a transfer fee with Rangers has yet to be finalized, the 30-year-old has been advised by his previous fitness coach, Paraskevas Polychronopoulos, to pursue this move. Polychronopoulos, who previously worked with Dessers at Rangers, is now associated with the newly promoted English Premier League team Leeds United.
He stated, “Personally, I believe it would be a very beneficial move for both Cyriel and AEK to facilitate this transfer,” the coach remarked in an interview regarding the proposed transfer of the top scorer from the Scottish league. “He possesses an excellent character and is highly professional. He is a kind individual, always wearing a smile, which is a significant factor.
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In both his first and second seasons at Rangers, he participated in nearly every match, which speaks volumes about his reliability. He is consistently available and rarely suffers injuries. The coach elaborated on some of the forward’s attributes, noting that he marked his return to the Nigeria national team with a goal and an assist, leading them to victory at the recently concluded Unity Cup in England.
“He is a classic No. 9. While he may not press the opposing defense as frequently or hold the ball exceptionally well, he has an innate ability to position himself correctly and convert opportunities with a single touch. This is his remarkable talent. “He is an unpredictable top striker capable of scoring in various ways, as he has a knack for finding himself in crucial positions.
He was the leading scorer in Scotland and netted goals in all competitions during both seasons with Rangers. With extensive experience at 30 years old, he has played in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Scotland, and for the Nigerian National Team.
