Philippe Clement breaks Anderlecht job silence as Rangers boss names 3 'loves' decided his future

Boss Philippe Clement has played down talk he could leave Rangers for Anderlecht.

The Brussels club are looking for a new boss after sacking Danish coach Brian Riemer last week following a disappointing start to the season. Reports in Belgium have linked Clement to the role and he's been named as one of the favourites, alongside former Antwerp boss Mark van Bommel. However, after Clement only signed a contract extension at Rangers in August to remain at Ibrox Stadium until 2028 the boss has how doubled down on his commitment to the Scottish Premiership side.

Asked about the rumour before the Light Blues' Europa League clash with Malmo, the boss said: "I made it really clear - I have engaged myself for the long term at Rangers last month (when he signed the contract extension). Whatever team comes I’m not going away. I'm really clear, I want this project for the club and to make it really successful for the future.

"We all know we need time for that, we need a few transfer windows to do that and that is what I want to do. I love the city, I love the club, I love the dynamic with the fans at Ibrox so I’m here to stay.”

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