Former Rangers coach, Paraskevas Polychronopoulos, has urged Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Dessers to switch from Ibrox to Greek Super League outfit, AEK Athens, as a summer move edges closer.
The 30-year-old, who finished as top scorer of the Scottish Premier Football League charts with 18 goals, has been linked with a surprise move away from Scotland, with AEK Athens now said to be leading the race to sign the former Feyenoord and Cremonese forward. Polychronopoulos reckons that Dessers would be a good fit for the Greek side and a move would be beneficial to both parties.
Speaking to the Scottish Herald, said: “Personally, I think it would be a very good move for Cyriel and AEK to make this transfer. He is an excellent character and highly professional. A kind person, always with a smile on his face and this is something that plays an important role.
“In both his first season at Rangers and his second, he played in almost every game and that says a lot. He is always available and does not get injured. He is a classic No.9. He may not press the opposition defence as much or hold the ball well, but he knows how to be in the right position and with one touch send the ball into the net. This is his great gift.”
“He is an unpredictable top striker and can score goals in many different ways because he has a way of getting into key positions. He was the top scorer in Scotland and scored in all competitions with Rangers in both seasons. He is very experienced – 30 years old and played in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Scotland, plus the Nigerian National Team.
“Through his time at Rangers, he learned to withstand pressure situations. He thrived in a team chasing the title and where there was intense pressure and criticism. He speaks many languages and that helps too.”
Polychronopoulos, who is a Greek fitness coach, worked with Dessers at Ibrox and was at Rangers for eight years before leaving last year to join Leeds United, who have now gained promotion to the English Premier League for the 2025/2026 season.
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