Qudus SalihuRangers have officially sent shockwaves through the Scottish Premiership by reaching a stunning agreement to sign former Sunderland and West Ham midfield engine Pierre Ekwah. In what is already being hailed as one of the best deals in the club’s recent history, the 23-year-old powerhouse is set to join Danny Röhl’s side as a free agent following the sudden termination of his previous contract.
The news has caused “absolute bedlam” among the Ibrox faithful, who are going wild over the prospect of a player once valued at over £10 million arriving for zero transfer fee. Ekwah, who became available after a shock legal dispute led to his departure from Saint-Étienne, reportedly turned down several Premier League and Serie A offers to lead the revolution under Röhl in Glasgow.
For Rangers, the timing of the deal is nothing short of a masterstroke. With Connor Barron and Dujon Sterling recently added to a mounting injury list, the midfield was in desperate need of a physical, progressive presence. Ekwah, known for his ball-carrying ability and defensive steel, is viewed as the “final piece of the puzzle” for a squad currently chasing down a record-extending 56th title.
”To get a player of Ekwah’s pedigree on a free is simply unheard of in the January window,” noted one prominent Rangers podcast. “It shows the pull that Danny Röhl and technical director Dan Purdy have created at this club. The fans are right to be excited; this is a statement of intent that will worry everyone across the city.”
The agreement with the French star follows the successful captures of Tochi Chukwuani and Tuur Rommens, signaling a ruthless new era of recruitment under chairman Andrew Cavenagh. Ekwah is expected to undergo his medical at Auchenhowie within the next 24 hours and could be fast-tracked into the matchday squad for the upcoming fixture list.
As the viral footage of Ekwah arriving in Glasgow continues to rack up millions of views, the message from Ibrox is clear: Rangers are no longer just participating in the market—they are dominating it.
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