Rangers won’t be offloading Thelo Aasgaard this summer. Sources close to the club have told Football Insider that the Ibrox hierarchy is firmly backing the Norwegian midfielder, even after a tough debut season. Journalist Pete O’Rourke talked about the rumours on the Transfer Insider podcast, shutting down any talk that Rangers might look to sell the 23-year-old on.
Rangers are keeping faith in Thelo Aasgaard ahead of 2026-27
Aasgaard arrived at Rangers from Luton Town on July 5, 2025, for about £3.5 million, on a deal that runs until 2029. O’Rourke noted his 44 appearances, six goals, and five assists as proof that the player is chipping in rather than fading into the background.
After losing his spot under Danny Röhl shortly after the manager arrived, Aasgaard fought his way back into the XI against Aberdeen in late March and followed that up with a goal in the 4-2 win over Dundee United. O’Rourke’s take is that since the player is still only 23, on a long-term deal, and highly rated behind the scenes, Rangers have no reason to sell him before the 2026-27 season kicks off.
“Maybe he’s not hit the heights that were expected of him since he arrived at Rangers, Thelo Aasgaard. I think it’s a bit too early to judge him. He’s just in his first season at Rangers, and he’s contributed six goals and five assists. He’s made 44 appearances in all competitions. So that shows that he’s playing, he’s figuring in a lot of Rangers games this season as well.
“He’s under contract until 2029, still only 23 as well, so look, he’s a very talented player and don’t think Rangers will be looking to cut their losses on him just yet. I think obviously it’s his first season, it’ll take him time to adapt to his new club, his new surroundings as well, and there’s definitely a talented player there in Thelo Aasgaard so yes, I don’t think Rangers will be contemplating moving him on just yet.”
Does Aasgaard actually deserve more patience, or are Rangers stalling on a problem?
Rangers should get some credit for sticking to their guns, but in all honesty, this decision is likely as much about the money as it is about faith in the player. While his stats are looking better, costing the club roughly £318,181 per goal contribution, the numbers still point to the hit-and-miss form that has marked his first year at Ibrox.
That said, his talent is clear. Averaging 2.77 successful dribbles per 90 minutes, he ranks second in the entire Premiership, and his 68% dribble success rate shows he can really drive the ball through a crowd and cause headaches for defenders. Aasgaard is also versatile; he can play as a left or right number eight, a false nine, or out wide, and he has been vocal about working on getting into the box more often.
The downside is hard to ignore, though. Aasgaard has found it hard to step up consistently when it matters most, and that red card in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Celtic pretty much summed up the frustrating side of his game. As Rangers move into 2026-27, they need results and goals, not just potential. Keeping him only works if Röhl has a clear plan for him from day one of pre-season, instead of just using him as a sub who drifts in and out of the team. The ability is there, but Rangers just need to figure out how to get the most out of it.
