“Ryan Kent Opts for Dinamo Zagreb Loan Move, Rejects Al-Ettifaq Deal Despite Steven Gerrard Connection”

“Ryan Kent Opts for Dinamo Zagreb Loan Move, Rejects Al-Ettifaq Deal Despite Steven Gerrard Connection”

Former Rangers winger Ryan Kent seems poised to reject a potential reunion with ex-Ibrox manager Steven Gerrard, favoring a loan move to Dinamo Zagreb over a reported deal with Al-Ettifaq. Earlier reports had linked Kent to a move with Al-Ettifaq, where Gerrard and former Ibrox director of football Mark Allen are currently involved. Despite Al-Ettifaq reportedly offering a substantial sum for Kent and Fenerbahce accepting a fee around £3.4 million, the player seems inclined to decline the Middle East offer.

Instead, there are indications that a loan move to Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia is nearing completion. According to NTV Sport, discussions about bringing the 27-year-old winger to the 1. HNL are in the final stages, with manager Sergej Jakirovic openly acknowledging the likelihood of Kent’s imminent arrival.

Kent, whose permanent signing by Rangers in 2019 cost an initial £6.5 million, initially arrived in the Scottish Premiership under the management of Steven Gerrard. Despite former Ibrox director of football Mark Allen overseeing Kent’s recruitment, the winger appears determined to embark on a new chapter without relying on past connections. Previous speculations suggested a potential return to Rangers or a move to the English Premier League, but it seems Zagreb has emerged as the preferred destination for Kent.

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