Ronald De Boer optimistic about Cyriel Dessers’ move to Rangers

With talks of Cyriel Dessers heading to Rangers, former Ajax midfielder Ronald De Boer believes that the Super Eagles striker will be a great addition to the Scottish outfit.

The Cremonese forward managed six goals and two assists in 26 games last season, but his individual efforts were not enough to help the Italian club survive relegation from the Serie A.

Although, the 28-year-old Nigerian hitman still has three years left on his current deal but with his quality, Rangers are trying to get his service as they look to push Celtic for the title next season.

However, the former Ajax star has warned that the Nigeria international could have bad patches if he is not well managed but he is optimistic he would come good for the Gers.

“Dessers might be a little more suitable for Scottish football because he’s more physical as a No.9,” De Boer said per Glasgow Live.

“But it depends on what kind of team and what kind of team and what kind of philosophy you have.

“That is something crucial. If you want a guy who waits for the moment, doesn’t get involved that much in the build-up, and gets in the box, then it’s Dessers.

“Dessers is a very opportunistic player. If he’s not in form, or when the confidence is not there, he’s a very limited player. Then you think, ‘Who the hell did we sign here!’.

“But when the guy has confidence, then you think, ‘Woah! Where is this coming from?’. Because when he’s playing at his best, he does everything on instinct. He waits for his prey, and then he attacks.

“But, for me, he’s a player who, when he’s feeling comfortable, and the manager believes in him, he can add a lot of value.

“But it all depends on if he’s feeling good. If he feels good, he’ll give Rangers a lot of pleasure. But it can also go the other way.

“If you want a type like Morelos, then there is no doubt you go for Dessers. What you would get from Dessers is a much better work ethic than Morelos gave Rangers over the last year.

“But, for me, he’s a player who, when he’s feeling comfortable and the manager believes in him, he can add a lot of value.

“But it all depends on if he’s feeling good. If he feels good, he’ll give Rangers a lot of pleasure. But it can also go the other way.

“If you want a type like Morelos, then there is no doubt, you go for Dessers. What you would get from Dessers is a much better work ethic than Morelos gave the team over the last year.”