Doekhi can choose between Union Berlin and Rangers FC

[Ataturk]

Danilho Doekhi (23) will continue his career in Germany or Scotland. Union Berlin seem to be the main candidates to sign the captain of Vitesse, while Rangers of coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst also hopes for the arrival of Doekhi. The central defender, in his fourth season in Arnhem and this season for the first captain, is free and announced his departure. In the winter break Doekhi decided to stay despite interest from various clubs (including Rangers at the time), partly because Vitesse won the European winter.

Union Berlin, who also have Sheraldo Becker under contract, think they can win the battle for Doekhi. The club hopes to win a European ticket again on Saturday at home against VfL Bochum. Doekhi has already hinted that he wants to choose a club where he can play European games again. Playing in the Bundesliga now seems to be the deciding factor over the less appealing Scottish league. Doekhi played before Vitesse for Excelsior and Jong Ajax. Under Thomas Letsch he developed the last two seasons excellent at Vitesse. In addition to Doekhi, Riechedly Bazer and Eli Dasa will also leave Vitesse on a transfer-free basis, while mercenaries Jakob Rasmussen and Loïs Openda will return to their proper employers.

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[Jose Calypso]

Surely if it’s between us and Union Berlin there is only 1 winner.

 

[StaunchEnclosure]

Union Berlin or Union Bears

 

[Crouchy]

That’s not a serious consideration, surely?

 

[Barba Roja]

Welcome to Rangers!!

 

[rangersfc_51]

Dasa could be a decent squad addition, always thought he stood out in the games against Scotland for Israel.

 

[The Lone Sniper]

I've never seen him play but would a good quality centre half free transfer not have more than two clubs after him?

 

[Highway Star]

Well, if that's true, there's really no competition.

 

[RFC1976]

Surely after watching our recent European games and the atmosphere we create and also the way we’ve played it’s a no brainer for any player

 

[strider]

Surely if it’s between us and Union Berlin there is only 1 winner.

The Bundesliga is a big draw, so I wouldn't be surprised if he chose them due to that.

 

[Gaz030191]

Would be a good addition from what I've seen and read on here, which admittedly isn't much to go by.

If we had any genuine interest in January, you wonder if he's looking at us now and wondering if he should have moved sooner.

 

[pandager1]

Look at his weird hairline - perfect replacement for big Goldson.

 

[Brydo]

Rangers Easy Doekhi

 

[Brian Laudrup]

Union Berlin or Union Bears

Beat me to it

 

[Blair1310]

Vitesse won the European winter.

Aye they showed a real cold streak. Ploughed their way through teams.

 

[brain]

Union Berlin are 6th and on form, they have a good chance at finishing 5th. Bundesliga is a far more attractive league than ours so it's not that straightforward a decision for someone with no UK connection.

 

[Ataturk]

Dasa could be a decent squad addition, always thought he stood out in the games against Scotland for Israel.

Is he not a RB? Probably the last position needing strengthened.

 

[Bristol_bnose3]

Okey Doekhi

 

[TN8]

Vitesse won the European winter.

We just can't compete with that sort of success to be fair.

 

[artificialintoleranz]

The Bundesliga is a big draw, so I wouldn't be surprised if he chose them due to that.

Fair point.

The SPFL, and us playing in it, is always going to be a hindrance when trying to attract players.

Just the way it is.

 

[prenzlauerbear]

 

[dh1963]

Before I decide if I want him at Ibrox, anyone seen him play that can confirm he's good enough?

 

[Kingdom Bear]

Surely if it’s between us and Union Berlin there is only 1 winner.

It’s not though is it … for a European player it’s between the infrastructure and professionalism of the Bundesliga and the amateurism of the spfl … that’s what hurts us

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Union Berlin or potential Europa League winners and therefore Champions League participants?

Such a difficult decision…

 

[Carlukebear12345]

Is he not a RB? Probably the last position needing strengthened.

He is a cd

 

[Souness86]

The Bundesliga is a big draw, so I wouldn't be surprised if he chose them due to that.

So is the Champions League

 

[pandager1]

He is a cd

Doekhi is, but Eli Dasa is 100% a right back.

 

[ForGodForCountryForever]

Surely if it’s between us and Union Berlin there is only 1 winner.

He may well look at it and think 1 or 2 good seasons with Union Berlin and I can move to a Top 3 team in Germany.

Wouldnt happen even with 1 or 2 outstanding seasons in Scotland.

Therein lies our problem.

 

[Eighteen Seventy Two]

Rangers and who?

 

[Loyal72]

It’s not though is it … for a European player it’s between the infrastructure and professionalism of the Bundesliga and the amateurism of the spfl … that’s what hurts us

If the kid wants European football, tell him to stick on his TV next Wednesday.

 

[Thor]

The Bundesliga is a big draw, so I wouldn't be surprised if he chose them due to that.

So is the Champions League.

 

[Orangeandblue]

There was talk of Napoli interest back in January. Wonder what happened there.

 

[Bigbluebear]

His choice is Bundesliga and try get a move to Dortmund / Leipzig / Bayern, or us and try get a move to the EPL depends where he wants his career to go down the line.

 

[Qwa]

How many times in a season do we need to gub German sides for it to be an easy choice for the lad? One more I guess!

 

[Orangeandblue]

There was talk of Napoli interest back in January. Wonder what happened there.

Looks like they’re signing someone else.

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[RangersEasyOK!]

That’s not a serious consideration, surely?

They are potentially playing CL football next year and a top five league.

So unfortunately yes

 

[RangersEasyOK!]

If the kid wants European football, tell him to stick on his TV next Wednesday.

Union Berlin are 6th and three points off of CL group football

 

[Gheorghe_Hagi]

Doekhi is, but Eli Dasa is 100% a right back.

I seem to remember him having a cracking game against Scotland for Israel.

 

[bloodandfire]

Okey Doekhi

Eekey Deekey

 

[Ataturk]

Union Berlin are playing Bochum tomorrow. Hopefully they lose.

 

[FriendsDontLie]

If he needs to think then withdraw the offer

 

[Craigie]

Interesting choice. A club like Rangers over the Bundesliga.

If we win on Wednesday and qualify for the CL then it makes his decision a lot harder, or not.

 

[Loyal72]

Union Berlin are 6th and three points off of CL group football

Good for them.

We've battered two German sides already this season, win our third game against one next week and we go into Pot 1 of the UCL.

If the kid has sense...

 

[Big D]

The Bundesliga is a big draw, so I wouldn't be surprised if he chose them due to that.

Sad but true. For many players, the league they're playing in is at least as important as the club they're playing for. We have and will continue to see players move on, not because they want to leave Rangers, but because they want to leave Scottish football and play against higher level opposition. Morelos is probably a prime example amongst the current crop.

 

[Dontcallmejebus]

Okey Doekhi

Yasss

 

[RangersEasyOK!]

Good for them.

We've battered two German sides already this season, win our third game against one next week and we go into Pot 1 of the UCL.

If the kid has sense...

We obviously layer in our love for the club into the comments but in reality big five league, european football (they will be in group stages somewhere potentially) is a very big draw.

Its not a slam dunk decision for someone with no affiliation with us.

 

[Orange Peel]

I've never seen him play but would a good quality centre half free transfer not have more than two clubs after him?

You would think so but haven't really heard anyone linked with Goldson either.

 

[FollowNearAndFar]

Would be a big loss if he goes there as it looks like he's been our number one target for replacing goldson.

Losing both and only having the injury prone souttar, helander & balogun would leave us needing to most likely splash cash on CB we wanted to use elsewhere to strengthen team.

 

[bloodandfire]

Gio and our Dutch coaching staff might hold some sway here.

 

[barcode]

Hopefully the dutch connection could help bring this over the line in our favour.