‘Very talented’: Dutch contract rebel left back profiled as Rangers reportedly eye bargain move

‘Very talented’: Dutch contract rebel left back profiled as Rangers reportedly eye bargain move

Rangers are still rumoured to be interested in signing left backs,

and this month, FC Twente star Gijs Smal is thought to be a target.

Fabio Silva, a striker on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, has already joined Rangers.

However, Philippe Clement is still eager to leave his mark on this Rangers team, so more additions may be coming.

Gijs Smal, the star player for FC Twente, whose contract expires at the end of the current campaign,

is one name Rangers have been examining.

The new football director Smal’s Dutch football background will be familiar to Nils Koppen,

so let’s examine his career and potential fit at Rangers.

Gijs Smal, the narrative thus far

Smal had previously played for hometown team SV De Rijp and AFC ’34 before joining the Volendam ranks.

After making 63 appearances for Volendam’s reserve team, Smal ultimately had a significant influence on the starting squad, scoring nine goals in 69 games.

When the 26-year-old’s contract was about to end in 2020, he made the decision to sign with Twente, a rival team in the Netherlands.

As Smal recorded 10 assists in 34 Eredivisie games last season, the excitement surrounding him grew significantly.

Despite growing interest throughout the summer, Smal ultimately decided to stay at Twente.

However, he had a calf injury to start the season and has found it difficult to regain his best form.

The fact that the Dutchman has not yet tallied an assist this season raises questions about whether his performances from the previous campaign were a one-time event or a sign of things to come.

Gijs Smal player profile

• Age: 26
• Date of birth: 31/08/1997
• Position: Left back
• Club: FC Twente
• Former clubs: Volendam
• Nationality: Dutch
• Contract: Until June 2024

Gijs Smal, their statement

I especially like Smal. Though not much is said about him, the ease with which he plays football “I believe he has the potential to go even farther,” stated Dutch analyst Marciano Vink.

He is an exceptionally gifted player. Keeping a boy like that at FC Twente will be a significant accomplishment, according to Dutch analyst Pierre Vermeulen.

“Small has developed tremendously at Twente. He moved transfer-free from Volendam to FC Twente. I played with him and thought,

“I’ll just have to see,” even though I thought it was a wonderful step for him.

“I knew he was good, but I didn’t anticipate that he would improve to become one of the Eredivisie’s top left backs.

There’s no better back in the Netherlands when it comes to passing and handling the ball. He’s given an amazing performance.

“I recognise his desire to move forward. I can also see people being interested in him. He is a really interesting player who can hold his own defensively and is constantly in good shape.

“He provides the team with an additional weaponry on the ball,” said Kees Kwakman, a former Volendam colleague.

Gijs Small’s critique on the Rangers

Rangers might need to sign at least one let-back this season because Ridvan Yilmaz is drawing interest from other teams and Borna Barisic is not under contract.

Given his contract circumstances, Smal is definitely appealing, and depending on the season, he might be a free agent this month or a summer signing.

As he approaches the last six months of his contract, Smal shows no signs of signing new terms and is starting to act more like a contract rebel.

The Dutchman has lots of energy remaining in him as he is only 26 years old, and his incredible season the previous year demonstrated his attacking prowess.

Gijs Small’s critique on the Rangers

Rangers might need to sign at least one let-back this season because Ridvan Yilmaz is drawing interest from other teams and Borna Barisic is not under contract.

Given his contract circumstances, Smal is definitely appealing, and depending on the season, he might be a free agent this month or a summer signing.

As he approaches the last six months of his contract, Smal shows no signs of signing new terms and is starting to act more like a contract rebel.

The Dutchman has lots of energy remaining in him as he is only 26 years old,

and his incredible season the previous year demonstrated his attacking prowess.

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