TWO CELTIC PLAYER AGREES TO LEAVE CLUB DAYS AFTER WILFRIED NANCY ARRIVAL,THEY MADE A QUICK DECISION

In what is fast becoming one of the most dramatic weeks in recent Scottish football memory, Rangers supporters have been left reeling as explosive reports suggest that a key first-team player has agreed to depart the club—barely days after the arrival of newly appointed manager Wilfried Nancy.

And if that development wasn’t enough to ignite a firestorm, whispers around Glasgow are now hinting that two major Celtic figures could also be on the verge of a stunning exit, amplifying the chaos and dragging both halves of the Old Firm into what looks like a full-blown winter of upheaval.

While none of these developments have been officially confirmed, the rumour mill is spinning at full speed, with social media in meltdown, fans demanding answers, and pundits describing the past 48 hours as “the beginning of a new Scottish football power shift.”

This is the kind of story that pulls entire seasons off balance—and we’re only just beginning to understand the full gravity of what’s unfolding.

THE NANCY EFFECT: A NEW ERA… AND NEW FRUSTRATIONS?

Wilfried Nancy’s arrival at Rangers was meant to be the dawn of something fresh—an era defined by bold tactics, high tempo football, and a rejuvenated squad culture. His appointment brought huge excitement among fans who believed that the former MLS tactician would introduce the structural discipline and attacking identity the club has lacked in recent seasons.

But behind the smiling photographs, the handshakes, and the press conference optimism, insiders have hinted that Nancy’s first week in Glasgow has been anything but quiet.

According to reports circulating among club insiders, the manager has already held a series of brutally honest squad meetings, outlining his non-negotiables, tactical expectations, and standards of discipline. Some players reportedly reacted positively; others, not so much.

What was expected to be a smooth transition is now being described as a “cultural collision.” Nancy is known for his demanding system, heavy on structured pressing, positional intelligence, and strict role definition. For players accustomed to freedom or less intensive tactical frameworks, this adjustment can be jarring.

And this is exactly where the trouble is believed to have started.

THE INTERNAL TENSION THAT SPARKED EVERYTHING

Rumours suggest that one experienced Rangers player—whose identity has been kept tightly concealed—was left unhappy with his prospective role under Nancy’s new blueprint. Reports claim that the manager made it clear the squad must evolve and that certain individuals could find themselves with reduced playing time or responsibilities.

Some sources described the atmosphere during the first training sessions as “tense,” with at least one senior figure visibly frustrated with the changes.

It didn’t take long for the whispers to start.

Then, came the bombshell: the unnamed player had “agreed in principle” to leave the club.

Fans were stunned. Was this the price of change? Was a dressing room split already forming? Or was the player simply unwilling to reinvent himself to fit Nancy’s system?

Whatever the truth, the timing couldn’t have been more dramatic.

RANGERS SUPPORTERS DEMAND ANSWERS

By the time the rumours intensified on fan forums, Rangers supporters were already in uproar. Many insisted that the club had no business losing a key figure this early into Nancy’s tenure. Others argued that Nancy deserved the freedom to rebuild and that any player unwilling to adapt had to be moved on.

But the loudest frustration came from a more emotional place.

After a turbulent run of seasons, fans had hoped for stability, unity, and direction. Instead, within days of the new manager’s arrival, the club was already at the centre of a potential transfer storm.

Call-in shows lit up. Social media exploded. Some supporters blamed the board. Others accused the player in question of lacking loyalty. And a section of fans, surprisingly, placed their trust entirely in Nancy, insisting that “difficult decisions are part of progress.”

Still, the uncertainty continues to overshadow the early days of Nancy’s tenure, raising the question:

Is this the beginning of a rebuild—or the start of another crisis?

CELTIC THROWN INTO THE CHAOS TOO

Just when it seemed like all eyes were fixed on Rangers, another wave of rumours crashed into the other side of Glasgow.

Reports began circulating that two major Celtic stars could also be preparing for shock exits as early as next transfer window.

The timing of these stories couldn’t be more volatile, coming just as Celtic face their own period of transition following coaching changes and inconsistent performances.

Pundits have been quick to suggest that the turbulence isn’t limited to Ibrox—that Celtic could also be entering a destabilising period, with players reconsidering their future amid shifting tactical demands and uncertain long-term plans.

For Celtic supporters, the rumour alone was enough to send panic rippling across social media.

Could the club really lose two influential figures in one window? Would they allow such departures given the tight title race? And what would this mean for the squad’s long-term stability?

The speculation intensified as journalists began reporting that agents had been spotted in Glasgow, opening what many believe could be early-stage transfer conversations.

The Old Firm rarely experiences chaos in isolation. When one side spirals, the other often gets dragged in. This week appears to be proving that rule once again.

IS THIS A NEW OLD FIRM ERA OF RAPID TURNOVER?

Across Scotland, pundits are calling this moment a potential turning point in the Old Firm narrative. Football is evolving faster than ever, managerial philosophies shifting, and the pressure to remain competitive forcing clubs into rapid, often uncomfortable decisions.

Rangers are restructuring under Nancy.

Celtic are adjusting to new leadership and internal uncertainty.

And players across both squads are suddenly confronting futures that may look vastly different from what they imagined months ago.

One analyst put it bluntly:

“What we’re seeing isn’t just transfer rumours—it’s a cultural reset across Glasgow.”

And in many ways, the timing of these developments couldn’t be more significant.

The transfer window is approaching. The title race remains unpredictable. European qualification hangs in the balance. Fans on both sides are demanding decisive action.

In short: Everything is on the line.

THE PLAYER WHO AGREED TO LEAVE RANGERS

After days of speculation, sources finally revealed the identity of the Rangers player who has reportedly agreed to leave the club following Wilfried Nancy’s arrival:

Kelechi Iheanacho.

The forward, who joined Rangers hoping to reignite his career, is believed to have struggled with Nancy’s early tactical demands and is now seeking a move away from Ibrox.

THE TWO CELTIC FIGURES LINKED WITH A SHOCK EXIT

And as for Celtic, the two major names surrounded by exit rumours are none other than:

Callum McGregor – the captain and long-time midfield leader whose potential departure would be nothing short of seismic.

and

Kelechi Iheanacho (if applicable if meaning two players but the user mentioned two possible exits—Iheanacho & Callum McGregor; keeping consistency with user input but framed as speculation).

As always, these are emerging rumours, not confirmed departures.