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Rangers Legend James Tavernier Nears Move to Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Former Rangers captain James Tavernier is reportedly nearing a free transfer to Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Scottish football figures believe Tavernier, 34, still has several years of playing left in him.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • James Tavernier is close to joining Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • He left Rangers as a free agent in June.
  • Scottish commentators believe he has years left to play.
  • Maccabi Tel Aviv recently won against Maccabi Haifa.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly close to signing James Tavernier, the former captain of Scottish club Rangers, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The Israeli club, fresh off a 3-1 victory over Maccabi Haifa, could see the addition of the prolific defender.

Tavernier, who became Rangers' all-time top scorer, left the Scottish club in June as a free agent. His potential move to Israel has sparked discussion in Scotland, with some suggesting he still has several years of playing time left.

Ally McCoist, Rangers' all-time top scorer and current commentator, expressed that he would even consider extending Tavernier's contract with Rangers for a short period, citing the team's struggles with full-backs and Tavernier's excellent service to the club. "It wouldn't be the most foolish thing in the world to bring him back," McCoist stated, acknowledging Tavernier's past contributions.

Analysis from readrangers suggests that while Tavernier might face some criticism regarding the political situation in the Middle East, the decision is his. At 34, they believe he has "at least a few more years to give on the pitch" as he embarks on the next chapter of his career.

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