Mohamed Diomande backs new Rangers signing Tochi Chukwuani to thrive
The midfielder is delighted his former teammate is joining him at Ibrox.
news.stv.tvHere are the latest widely reported updates on Mohamed Diomande:
- Ivory Coast omission from AFCON: Several outlets noted that Diomande was left out of Ivory Coast’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, which would have allowed him to miss domestic fixtures but instead kept him available for Rangers during the tournament window.[1]
- Rangers status in early 2024: Reports confirmed Diomande had joined Rangers from FC Nordsjaelland on an initial loan with an obligation to buy, with a transfer fee reported in the region of £4.3 million; he was awaiting a work permit before traveling to join the squad.[3]
- Arrival and training: Coverage from Rangers-focused outlets described Diomande officially arriving at the club and reporting to the Auchenhowie training complex, signaling integration into the first-team setup.[2]
- Disciplinary incident: STV and other outlets reported a red card for Diomande in a league match, with Rangers planning to appeal the decision after the incident against Dundee United.[5]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates from a couple of major outlets and summarize any new developments with dates and direct quotes. I can also compile a quick timeline of Diomande’s Rangers spell, including any AFCON-related absences and key match appearances.