Sheffield United 'considering' transfer move for ex Rangers star after life after Ibrox goes awry for ace
Winger joined SK Brann in Norway earlier this year
Former Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo is being monitored by EFL Championship side Sheffield United as his switch to SK Brann hasn’t gone to plan.
The 25-year old joined the three-time Norwegian champions in March after falling out of favour at Ibrox but has now suffered the same fate at his current club. Matondo has accrued just 30 minutes over his three Brann appearances and is in turn being allowed to look into a potential transfer. His contract at the Eliteserien side will expire in December.
The Welshman showed early signs of potential at Ibrox but claimed that injuries ‘ruined’ the majority of his four years at the club. During his last full season at Rangers, ex boss Danny Rohl loaned him out to German second tier side Hannover 96, where he also struggled for minutes. If he were to move permanently away from Brann, Rangers would receive a sell-on fee.
Sheffield United ‘considering’ Matondo pursuit
According to the Sheffield Star: “Sheffield United are considering offering Rabbi Matondo a lifeline in English football after just a few months at his current club in Norway. He is confident that with a run of games his fitness frustration can be put behind him, although that is not expected to happen at Brann.”
The direct winger already has experience playing in the Championship, having made 10 appearances for Stoke City during a loan spell while at Schalke before moving to Rangers. Despite his diminished minutes of late, he remains a regular call-up for the Wales National Team, for whom he’s made 15 caps.
Sheffield United are looking to get back on track after a hugely disappointing campaign last season, which saw them come 13th despite being up there for promotions favourites. So far, manager Chris Wilder has already signed Romelle Donovan on loan from Brentford, but is looking to bolster up his squad further this summer.
Where did it go wrong for Matondo at Rangers?
The winger produced some moments of magic including his wonder-strike late equaliser against Celtic in April 2024, however was never able to make his mark on the starting XI and latterly, even the bench. Upon leaving the club, Matondo blamed injuries for his career at Ibrox going south.
He said: "I had a tough time at Rangers, and I never reached my potential there. Every single season was basically ruined by various injuries. I want to show the haters and the world that there is still a player in me. As long as I stay injury-free, I know I can show it.”