Hemdani to leave Rangers, 'boring' SPL in summer

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01/20/2009 - Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Algeria midfielder Brahim Hemdani says he will definitely leave Rangers next summer, having failed to feature for the SPL giants at all this season.

The versatile 30-year-old has made just over 100 appearances for the Gers since his arrival from Marseille, but has drifted out of contention this term.

He told the Daily Record: "My contract ends this year and what is certain is I will leave Rangers to look for a new challenge.

"The Scottish league is pretty boring outside of Old Firm games.

"There is very little real competition and the fact the club didn't qualify for the Champions League made things worse.

"The time is coming for me to leave and begin a new chapter in my career. Spain is the place that really appeals."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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