Look, I get the sentimental side of this — players are people, not just assets. But when a signing looks uncomfortable, unsettled or just not right for our setup, you have to be pragmatic. Spending close to EUR15m on a player who might be happier elsewhere feels like a roll of the dice we don't need to take right now.

Happiness matters

To be fair, you can see why someone would want to return home. The Bodo manager example comes up for a reason: contentment and stability are huge. Sometimes happiness matters more than money or trophies. If Olsen is missing home and isn't thriving, maybe the best thing for him — and for us — is to let him go back and rediscover his form where he's comfortable.

We're not their caretakers

There's also the cold reality. We're not Olsen's parent club and we don't carry the long‑term duty of care they do. We sign players to help the team now. If a player's head isn't right for Ibrox, that affects the squad. Fans sympathise with mental health struggles, absolutely, but that doesn't change the financial and footballing facts. Paying a large sum for uncertainty isn't sensible business.

Is it a gamble worth taking?

People will always compare risks — some say give players time, others point out past big buys that didn't work. I just can't picture investing heavily on someone who just doesn't seem right in so many ways. You could argue anyone can turn it round. You could argue the opposite. For me, spending that kind of money on a player who might be better off back home is a bigger gamble than I'm willing to back. Simple as that.

We want signings who hit the ground running and lift the place. If Olsen isn't that player, let him go and find his feet. Rangers should be picking the bets that improve the squad, not taking on unnecessary risks.

Written by Stevie_G_new: 5 June 2026

Tags: transfers