Anderlecht’s €5 million gamble on Oliver Antman after Rangers stint

RSC Anderlecht have identified a clear need for a creative spark on the flanks as they rebuild for the upcoming season, and the club have turned to 24‑year‑old Finnish winger Oliver Antman, who is set to leave Rangers and travel to Belgium to complete the move.

Anderlecht identified Antman as a prime target after his standout 2024–25 season with Go Ahead Eagles in Deventer. The Finnish winger recorded six goals and a league‑high 16 assists, and he featured in four matches as the Eagles lifted the KNVB Cup.

Rangers originally signed Antman for £3.5 million, hoping he would replicate his Dutch form in Scotland. He struggled to settle in Glasgow, managing only one goal and five assists across 28 all‑competition appearances, prompting both club and player to consider a change.

Manager Derek McInnes told the Scottish media, “An agreement has been reached, and Oliver has travelled to finalise everything. I am quite sure that everything will go well for him.” The statement was made on Wednesday.

Belgische giants move for Antman as Rangers confirm his exit

Anderlecht are reportedly paying just over €5 million for the 24‑year‑old, a fee that exceeds the amount Rangers originally paid and therefore delivers a modest profit for the Scottish side.

The move to Belgium offers Antman a fresh start away from Ibrox, and the swift transfer sees him already in the country to finalise paperwork.

For Anderlecht, the signing adds a proven assist provider to their squad ahead of the new campaign, bolstering attacking options that have been thin this summer.

Rangers, meanwhile, clear a fringe player from their roster while recouping a higher fee than initially invested, allowing the club to re‑allocate resources.