Raskin 'really happy' at Rangers but unsure what January will bring
The Belgium midfielder says he is calm about his future, while manager Derek McInnes insists the club does not want to lose key players in the winter window.
Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin. File photo. · Photograph: Jim Easton (CC BY 2.0)
Nicolas Raskin says he is really happy at Rangers but does not know what will happen in the January transfer window.
The 25-year-old Belgium midfielder scored his first goal of the season in last weekend's 2-2 draw at Dundee and has started Rangers' last seven games. He was linked with a move away in the summer and was left out of some matches while a transfer was possible.
'I don't need to push anything'
Raskin said the hardest part of the summer was not being able to play. He admitted he had considered a new challenge after the World Cup, but said he had never pushed for a move because he is happy at what he called a big club that helped him break into the Belgium squad.
He praised manager Derek McInnes and said there was plenty of time before January. Asked about a contract extension before his deal ends next season, he said that was up to the club.
Since joining from Standard Liege in January 2023, Raskin has made more than 150 appearances for Rangers and won 22 Belgium caps.
McInnes: 'Nico's a key player'
McInnes said Rangers were not looking to lose players in January and described Raskin as a key player. He said he would not be against extending the midfielder's contract, and that Raskin had told him he turned down opportunities at the end of the last window because he wanted to stay.
McInnes also revealed a sickness bug has hit his squad, leaving two regular starters doubtful for Saturday's Premiership match at home to St Johnstone.