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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Mark Walker

Ex-Rangers ace Ianis Hagi dedicates goal to dad as he ends goal drought

Ianis Hagi dedicated his first goal in Turkish football to end a 174-day drought to his famous father Gheorghe, after he opened his account for Alanyaspor.

The former Rangers star finally found a new club last month after leaving Ibrox at the end of the season back in May.

And he scored his first goal for his new club with a brilliantly taken free kick in a draw at Genclerbirligi.

It was his first goal since he scored for Rangers against Aberdeen in a 2-2 draw in April.

And he reckons he's learned from the best after copying his famous father, who played for Real Madrid, Barcelona and in Turkey with Galatasaray.


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Hagi said: "I've been working on free kicks since I was a kid, I've been trying to perfect them ever since. I probably had the best teacher to learn from.

"I've always been able to shoot equally well with both feet. My father taught me since I was little. I've tried to perfect this aspect every day. I'm still working on shooting equally well with both feet.

"I made an important decision to come to Alanyaspor. I had a lot of interest and I thank all the clubs that made me an offer.

"When I left Rangers, I wanted to take my time in making a decision and not rush. That cost me my international place in September, but as a footballer, you have to stay strong.

"And I believe I have chosen well and I am really enjoying life and football here."

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