Rabbi Matondo Heads for Norway as Rangers Cut Ties

After just one minute of league action this year, Rangers pull the plug on Matondo’s time at Ibrox.

Rangers have confirmed the departure of Rabbi Matondo, with the Welsh winger bringing his underwhelming stint in Glasgow to an end by joining Norwegian outfit SK Brann.

The 25-year-old, whose contract was set to expire this summer, has been allowed to leave Ibrox early. While the fee remains undisclosed, It is understood that Rangers have protected themselves with a sell-on clause included in the deal, should the former Schalke man find his spark in the Eliteserien.

Matondo’s exit comes as little surprise to the Rangers fans. Despite arriving in 2022 for around £2.5 million and with a reputation for searing pace, the winger struggled to find any semblance of consistency in a light blue jersey playing 70 times for Rangers, scoring eight goals and providing 11 assists.

While there were occasional flashes of what he could offer, his final season with Rangers has been nothing short of a ghost act. Matondo failed to register a single start this term, relegated to the periphery with just two substitute appearances in the Scottish Cup and a solitary, meaningless minute of league action against Aberdeen back in January.

Currently away on international duty with Wales, Matondo will head straight to Bergen rather than returning to Glasgow.

For Rangers, the move represents more than just a squad reduction; it’s a necessary clearing of the wage bill. By sanctioning an early exit, the club moves on a player who had clearly fallen out of the long-term plans, allowing both parties a fresh start.