RANGERS HAVE AGREED DEAL FOR FIRST JANUARY SIGNING WHO HAD HIS CONTRACT TERMINATED BY PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB

Rangers have sensationally agreed a deal to secure their first signing of the January 2026 window, moving rapidly to land midfield powerhouse Pierre Ekwah following the sudden termination of his contract. In a move that has stunned both the Scottish Premiership and the English Premier League, the 23-year-old former West Ham and Sunderland star is set to join Danny Röhl’s revolution at Ibrox as a free agent.
​The deal comes after Ekwah’s tenure at Saint-Étienne ended in a “shock” legal dispute, leading the player to unilaterally terminate his contract after the French club’s relegation. While several European sides—including Udinese and a “mystery” Premier League club—were reportedly circling, Rangers’ technical director Dan Purdy acted with ruthless efficiency to convince the dynamic midfielder that Ibrox was the perfect place to reignite his career.
​For Danny Röhl, the acquisition of Ekwah is a tactical masterstroke. The German head coach has been vocal about the need for a “physical, ball-carrying presence” to bolster a midfield that has struggled with injuries to Dujon Sterling and Connor Barron. Ekwah, who earned rave reviews during his time in the Championship with Sunderland, is viewed as a high-value asset whose sudden availability provided a “surprise winter opportunity” that Rangers simply could not ignore.
​The signing signals a significant shift in Ibrox recruitment strategy under chairman Andrew Cavenagh. By securing a player of Ekwah’s pedigree without a transfer fee, Rangers have navigated PSR constraints while adding a proven performer who fits Röhl’s high-intensity, “box-to-box” requirements. Sources suggest that Ekwah has already held productive talks with Röhl and is eager to link up with fellow winter arrivals like Tochi Chukwuani and Tuur Rommens.
​As the Ibrox faithful prepare to welcome their new midfield general, the arrival of a player who “walked away” from his previous club to force a move to Glasgow has sent a clear message: Rangers are once again a destination for top-tier talent. Ekwah is expected to be integrated into the squad immediately, potentially making his debut in the upcoming double-header against Aberdeen.