Kris boyd calls Rangers star an ‘absolute failure’ and tells club to pay contract up and sign a replacement immediate

Kris boyd calls Rangers star an ‘absolute failure’ and tells club to pay contract up and sign a replacement immediately

Kris Boyd, the former Rangers goalscoring legend turned outspoken pundit, has launched a scathing attack on summer signing Youssef Chermiti, branding the Portuguese striker an “absolute failure” following Rangers’ disappointing performance against Hibernian.

The £8 million arrival from Everton was expected to provide the clinical edge Rangers desperately need upfront, but Boyd believes the 21-year-old has fallen well short of expectations. In comments widely reported after the match, Boyd highlighted Chermiti’s lack of impact in key games, including against Hibs, where Rangers struggled to convert chances and showed familiar frailties in attack.

Boyd didn’t mince words: he described Chermiti as an outright flop in the Ibrox context, arguing the club cannot afford to persist with a forward who has failed to deliver consistently. The pundit went further, urging Rangers’ hierarchy to terminate or pay up the remainder of Chermiti’s contract immediately to free up resources. With the January transfer window nearing its close, Boyd insists the priority must be signing a proven, reliable striker capable of firing the team towards silverware.

“Rangers need goals, and Chermiti isn’t providing them,” Boyd reportedly stated, pointing to the striker’s limited return despite opportunities. He emphasized that the club faces a critical period in the season, where settling for mediocrity in attack could cost them dearly in the Premiership race.The call reflects broader frustrations among fans and pundits over Rangers’ recruitment under recent regimes, particularly in attacking areas. Chermiti, who showed flashes of promise from his Everton days, has struggled to adapt to the demands of Scottish football and the pressure of playing for one of the Old Firm giants.

Boyd’s blunt assessment serves as a wake-up call: Rangers must act decisively before the window slams shut. A new No.9 is non-negotiable if they are to challenge seriously at the top. Whether the board heeds the advice remains to be seen, but the former hero’s verdict leaves little room for optimism about Chermiti’s long-term future at Ibrox.