Gabriel Agbonlahor has offered his thoughts on why Glen Kamara signed a new contract at Rangers...
What's the talk?
Former Premier League striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has suggested that Glen Kamara's new contract at Rangers could include a release clause.
The ex-Villa man has claimed that the agreement could be for him to see out the rest of the season at Ibrox before a club comes in and activates his release clause to take him away from the club.
“Maybe he’s signed a long-term contract but in that there is a release clause.
“He’s helped out Rangers and there may be a release clause for a certain amount of money that helps the club rather than losing him on a free transfer.
“It suits both parties. Maybe he gets a bigger wage until the end of the season and at the end of the season, the club get a bigger fee. It works out for both the player and the club.”
Worry
These comments from Agbonlahor could worry Rangers fans they are accurate. Having a release clause in a player's contract, unless it is a ridiculously high figure, can cause concern because it could be activated at any time.
Without a clause, the club has all the power to reject offers and keep hold of a player, regardless of what they want to do.
With a release clause, however, there is the chance that they could go at any point.
Gerrard would be concerned by this as it means that he could be losing a top player next summer, if Ross Wilson has agreed a release clause with the Finland international.
Neil McCann, his former manager at Dundee United, once hailed him as being 'lightning quick'. He said of Kamara: “He isn’t a big, physical lad but he’s made of iron and really strong. I knew immediately that he could handle the ball under pressure and not give it away, so he was perfect.
McCann added: "He’s a special talent. He’s lightning-quick but he doesn’t show it. He’s a player who takes instruction well."
This gives an insight into the level of quality Kamara possesses, which was in full view last season. In the 2020/21 campaign, Kamara averaged an excellent SofaScore rating of 6.99 across 33 appearances in the Premiership as Rangers won the title.
He has made himself a key member of Gerrard's team and that is why Rangers fans will be worried if these concerning comments from Abgonlahor turn out to be correct.
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