Ferguson: Rangers return not close but dream remains

Lewis Ferguson says a Bologna exit never came close this summer, yet he still dreams of returning to boyhood club Rangers.

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What happened. Lewis Ferguson revealed that leaving Bologna this summer was never close amid reports of interest from Rangers. He still hopes to return to his boyhood club at some point in his career.

• Ferguson was released by Rangers at 14 and rebuilt his career via Hamilton and Aberdeen.
• He has captained Bologna since 2023 and led them to a first Coppa Italia in over 50 years.
• Starts were sparse last season under Vincenzo Italiano, but he has played every minute this term.

“I had a long think after the World Cup about my future and I was a little bit unsure but nothing was ever that close.”

— Lewis Ferguson

Ferguson remains under contract until 2028 with an option, and his strong start under new Bologna boss Raffaele Palladino could reignite interest.

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