Ianis Hagi had the opportunity to sign for £10 million with Spartak Moscow, the Russian powerhouse, just before joining Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
That’s what the renowned Gheorghe Hagi, the father of Ioanis Hagi, says his brother-in-law Gica Popescu, a former Romanian international.
Furthermore, it seems that Hagi Sr., who was working at Viitorul Constanta at the time, is the reason behind the collapse of discussions between Spartak Moscow and the playmaker, who is currently owned by the Rangers.
The Russian company made a whopping £10 million bid. However, Hagi would relocate to Belgium for around a third of that amount, as his father believed that playing in the Champions League in Limburg was more important than the substantial salary increase the then-rising star would have received in the north.
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Popescu tells Digi24, “Ianis had an offer of 12 million euros from Spartak Moscow.””I worked up a deal.Why did (the agreement) not get done?It wasn’t what Gheorghe (Hagi) wanted.
“Gheorghe selected the athletic endeavor. “I want him to play in the Champions League,” stated Hagis’ father, in reference to Genk’s participation in the competition.
But Spartak was not about to give up that easily.
Popescu continues, “On the opposing side was Spartak Moscow, who made an offer of 12 million euros and went further.” “After informing them that the transfer had failed, the club owner called and said, ‘I’m flying to Constanta.'” if the issue is one of finances. I’m flying in on a private aircraft to have another talk.
“At that time, we had 12 million euros.Gica replied, “No, please don’t come!”Ianis receives 3.5 million (euros) from Genk!
He would have made four or five times as much money at Spartak as he did at the other place.You have no idea what would have transpired or what he would have done at Spartak.
It’s difficult to express.
Uncertain future
Hagi, a player for the Rangers now, is not sure what the future holds for him beyond this campaign.
Although he is on loan at Deportivo Alaves in Spain, he has had difficulty getting consistent playing time at the La Liga team. Hagi’s Ibrox career could still be salvaged, perhaps in the style of Ridvan Yilmaz, but it is difficult to see where he fits in with Tom Lawrence, Todd Cantwell, Mohamed Diomande, and company at Rangers.
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