Rangers Fans in Love with Tuur Rommens as Calvin Bassey Comparison Emerges

Rangers supporters are buzzing with excitement over new signing Tuur Rommens, with many drawing parallels to former star Calvin Bassey following his £3m move from Westerlo.[1][2]

The 22-year-old Belgian left-back joined Rangers on a three-and-a-half-year deal in January 2026, becoming head coach Danny Röhl's second signing of the window after midfielder Tochi Chukwuani. Rangers paid around £3m (€3.5m-€4m) for Rommens, who made 79 appearances for Westerlo and earned nine caps for Belgium's U21 side. This marks Rangers' most expensive defensive signing since 2022 and their ninth-highest fee for a defender historically.[1][2][3]

Rommens expressed delight at the move: "I'm very happy to be here. It's a dream to play for a club like this... a big club with a lot of fans that always plays in Europe. It was very easy for me to make this choice." Röhl praised him as a "young and hungry player who adds real quality and physicality," noting increased competition at left-back where only Jayden Meghoma was a natural option.[2]

Fans have fallen in love with Rommens' early impressions, particularly after social media clips highlighted his pace, tackling, and ball-carrying ability—traits evoking Bassey, who shone at Ibrox before a £22m move to Ajax in 2022. Supporters on forums and X (formerly Twitter) raved: "Rommens looks like prime Bassey—athletic beast!" and "If he adapts like Calvin, we're cooking!" One viral post compared their stats: similar progressive carries per 90 and aerial duel wins, fueling optimism.[1]

Despite a minor previous knock, Rommens is expected to be fully fit in 3-4 weeks and could debut soon, bolstering Rangers' European push. Westerlo included a 15% sell-on clause, hinting at his potential value. With Rommens' arrival, Ibrox faithful see a bright future, echoing Bassey's impact.[2][3]

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