Rangers Captain James Tavernier Nears Maccabi Tel Aviv Move
Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly close to signing James Tavernier, the former captain of Scottish club Rangers, as a free agent. The highly anticipated transfer news emerged during the crucial "match of the season" between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa on Monday evening.
Tavernier, who spent 11 seasons with Rangers, became a symbol of the Scottish club over the past decade. He made 565 appearances across all competitions, scoring an impressive 144 goals and providing 148 assists. Notably, he played alongside Kenny Miller, currently Maccabi Tel Aviv's coach, at Rangers between 2015 and 2018.
The report of Tavernier's agreement with Maccabi Tel Aviv follows closely on the heels of the club finalizing the signing of Gabi Kanykovsky. This potential acquisition comes as Maccabi Tel Aviv seeks to rebound from a disappointing elimination from European competition.
If the deal is finalized, Maccabi Tel Aviv will acquire a right-back with extensive experience. Tavernier was a key figure at Rangers and notably finished as the Europa League's top scorer in the 2021/22 season with seven goals.
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