Fabrizio Romano has given a teasing update on Russell Martin's whereabouts, indicating that Rangers are now "closing in."
Last season, Southampton had two managers at the helm, and each of them was as clueless as the next about how to manage in the Premier League. In fairness, Southampton wouldn't be in the Premier League if it weren't for Russell Martin but when he got there, he was too stubborn to adapt his Championship playing style.
And then, Ivan Juric; the less said about him, the better. At least Russell Martin left with some dignity intact.
Now, Russell Martin is on the precipice of making his next big career move. And it's to a club that won't surprise fans at all.
Fabrizio Romano breaks silence on former Southampton manager’s gig
Over the last few weeks, there have been whispers about Martin returning to Rangers. These have been all but confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.
According to a recent update, Fabrizio Romano claimed that Rangers are "closing in" on appointing Russell Martin as their new head coach. Martin has already given his green light for the hire to go ahead, and he's excited by the project.
Needless to say, Rangers is a club that Martin holds close to his heart. Martin is a former Rangers player, having signed there on loan in 2018. As a Scot himself, he probably feels like he still has work to do in the Scottish Premiership, and Rangers is the perfect project club for that.
Throughout recent history, Rangers have experienced many highs and lows. As it stands, they are playing catchup to their local rivals Celtic, but there is renewed optimism in the air.
Rangers secured their highly anticipated takeover, and Russell Martin will be the manager at the helm for the start of that era. Southampton fans wish him well in his next tenure.