Abdallah Sima Joins Stade Brest on Loan

Abdallah Sima has officially left Rangers to join Stade Brestois on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, marking an emotional farewell after a successful stint in Scotland where he scored 16 goals in 40 appearances. The Senegalese forward expressed gratitude to the club's staff, teammates, and supporters in a heartfelt message on Instagram, highlighting his appreciation for the time spent at Rangers and the support he received. Despite hopes from some Rangers fans for his return, Sima indicated a desire to pursue opportunities in the English Premier League, having struggled to find playing time under Brighton's new head coach. Brighton's technical director acknowledged Sima's successful period at Rangers but emphasized that this loan would provide him with necessary playing time in a competitive league. Sima's move to Brest, a team that finished third in Ligue 1 and will compete in the Champions League, represents a fresh start for the player as he looks to revive his career in France.