Crocked Rangers star Ianis Hagi could be out until OCTOBER reveals dad Gheorghe
GHEORGHE HAGI has urged caution in son Iani's return from a serious knee injury after revealing the Rangers star could still be four months away from a comeback.
The Romanian starlet underwent a knee operation after suffering the injury in a Scottish Cup win in January.
Hagi junior has been making optimistic noises about returning soon and insists he has been delighted with the way his rehabilitation has gone.
But his former Real Madrid and Barcelona superstar dad has insisted he's only halfway through his recovery.
He said: "Ianis is very well, I went to the Europa League final to see him.
"And I will see him for longer because he is coming on holiday with us too.
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"He has done about 50 per cent of his recovery and still has 50 per cent of work to do.
"His knee is as strong as it was before and actually probably stronger than before the injury.
"He's on the right track and his rehabilitation has worked very well.
"But it's still going to take three or four more months for him to return. Ianis will get over this difficult moment in his career though."
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Meanwhile, Rangers flop Bruno Alves has announced his retirement at the age of 40.
The Portugal international defender spent just one season at Ibrox between 2017 and 2018.
Alves took to social media to announce his decision.
He said: "Today I communicate that I finish my football playing career.
"I'm grateful for everything and all clubs, managers, teammates, coaches and people who were involved in my sporting life.
"Thank you to my family and friends for all the support at all times.
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"Journey that ends but other opportunities will arise see you soon
"THANK YOU."
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