Former Rangers manager Philippe Clement is being lined up for a return to Scottish football, but this time, not at Ibrox. Reports suggest that a Scottish Premiership club is interested in appointing the Belgian coach, setting up the possibility of a new challenge to Celtic’s Brendan Rodgers.
Clement, who was sacked by Rangers, remains a highly respected manager and could soon find himself back in the league. this time, aiming to take down his former rivals from a different dugout.
Clement’s Rangers Tenure: A Short but Impactful Spell
Philippe Clement arrived at Rangers inheriting a struggling team that had fallen behind Celtic under previous manager. With his structured tactical approach, he managed to steady the ship, delivering improved performances in domestic and European competitions. However, despite his efforts, Rangers were unable to consistently challenge Celtic, and Clement ultimately departed.
Now, with fresh interest from a different club, it seems that opportunity has arrived sooner than expected.
speculation suggests that a top-six Premiership side is considering Clement as their next manager.
One possible destination could be Aberdeen, a club known for its ambitions of breaking the Celtic-Rangers duopoly. After a turbulent season with managerial instability, the Dons may see Clement as the man to restore their competitive edge. His experience in managing underdogs and maximizing squad potential could make him an ideal candidate.
Another potential option is Hearts, a club that has consistently pushed to be Scotland’s “best of the rest” behind Celtic and Rangers. With a passionate fanbase and European ambitions, Hearts could offer Clement an exciting project with the resources to challenge the Glasgow giants.
If he joins either of these clubs or another ambitious Premiership team Clement’s presence could add a fascinating new dimension to Scottish football.
During his time at Rangers, Clement showed glimpses of his ability to challenge Brendan Rodgers in tactical battles. Though Celtic ultimately remained dominant, the Belgian coach was beginning to build a competitive squad before his abrupt departure.
Should he take charge of another Scottish club, he will once again have the opportunity to go head-to-head with Rodgers but this time from a different position. Instead of managing one of the Old Firm giants, he would be tasked with disrupting their dominance from the outside, something very few managers have managed to do in recent years.
Rodgers, who remains focused on maintaining Celtic’s grip on Scottish football, may soon have to prepare for a familiar face looking to cause an upset.
Clement has been linked with clubs outside of Scotland as well, with interest reportedly coming from Belgium, France, and England. However, a return to the Scottish Premiership could be an enticing challenge for the former Rangers boss, especially if he believes he has unfinished business in the league.
If an agreement is reached, Clement could soon be back in the dugout, aiming to disrupt the balance of power in Scottish football once again. For Brendan Rodgers and Celtic, that could mean facing a familiar challenge—but this time from a different opponent.
One thing is certain: Philippe Clement’s return to Scotland would add intrigue, drama, and a new tactical battle to the Premiership. Now, all eyes are on his next move.
