Hemdani Denies He's About To Quit Rangers

[pete 2,499]

Oct 30 2007 By Keith Jackson

 

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BRAHIM HEMDANI has moved to quash claims he is determined to quit Rangers.

 

The ex-Marseille captain spoke exclusively to Record Sport to counter claims he is on the verge of agreeing a January switch to English Premier League outfit Reading.

 

Reports have surfaced in France suggesting Hemdani may have already been granted permission to begin signing talks with Stevie Coppell ahead of the opening of the transfer window.

 

But the player himself is adamant no such agreement is in place - and insists he has no plans to push for a move when the market opens up. When asked about the latest reports linking him with a move to the Madjeski Stadium Hemdani said: "Who? Reading? No. There is no change with my situation.

 

"I have no problems at all and I'm not looking to go back to France or anywhere else. I am happy with the club and I am happy to play here.

 

"That's why it's strange there are noises about Reading. I don't know where this has come from. It has not come from me or my agents."

 

An unhappy Hemdani met manager Walter Smith in August demanding to be released from his contract after being frozen out of Smith's SPL plans. But the 29-year-old Euro specialist recently battled his way back into Smith's domestic starting 11 before being sidelined with a groin injury.

 

But Hemdani expects to be back in action in time for Rangers' SPL clash with Inverness at Ibrox - and is hoping to reclaim his midfield anchor role for next week's Champions League blockbuster in Barcelona.

 

Hemdani, who has 18 months left on his contract, said: "I just have to be patient and work hard to get my place in the team. I hope to be ready to play again this weekend and should be fit for the game in Barcelona."

 

I would hate us to lose this guy as he is one of the few class players we have. I do think that unless smith starts to play him he will leave in January though.

[Gribz 848]

Thankfully its only Reading. If a bigger club comes knocking in January then I can see him moving on which would be a disaster.

 

The guy has to be one of the first names on the team sheet on any game.

[gisabeer 409]

this story just wont go away. Must be a lot of interest in him from down south. But how many times does the guy need to deny that hes leaving. a column filler when the hacks have nothing to write about.

[buba3d 0]

now its novo's turn to deny he's leaving rangers.