Rangers Terminate Oscar Cortes Loan as New Club Move Is Agreed
Rangers have reportedly ended Oscar Cortes’ loan spell at Sporting Gijon, with a new move already lined up for the Colombian winger.
The 22-year-old joined the Spanish second-tier side on loan in September but managed just eight appearances across all competitions, failing to cement a regular place in the team. Cortes was signed permanently by Rangers last summer for £4.5 million following an initial loan spell from Lens, but despite the significant investment, he has remained on the fringes at Ibrox.
Cortes featured only twice at the start of the 2025–26 campaign under Russell Martin and has since fallen further out of favour, with Danny Rohl also not viewing him as part of his plans. A return to Rangers had been an option, but reports in December suggested the winger had no intention of playing for the club again this season.
Huracán move lined up
According to Argentine journalist César Luis Merlo, Cortes is set to join Club Atlético Huracán. The deal is understood to be a one-year loan, which includes an option to make the move permanent.
Huracán’s domestic season begins later in January, meaning Cortes could be registered immediately and potentially secure a long-term future in Argentina beyond 2026. FIFA regulations have limited his options, as he has already represented two clubs this season — Rangers and Sporting Gijon — including appearances in Champions League qualifying against Viktoria Plzen and a Scottish Premiership draw with Motherwell.
Despite limited involvement in Spain, Cortes did manage a start in La Liga 2 and completed a full 90 minutes against Valencia in the Copa del Rey, which further restricted his eligibility to move elsewhere this season.
A fresh start needed
Rangers will be hoping the move back to South America reignites Cortes’ career, which has stalled since his 2023 transfer to Lens. Across spells in France, Scotland, and Spain, he has made just 33 senior appearances in that time.
Injuries have not helped his cause at Rangers, but the winger has struggled to justify the hefty £4.5m fee — a figure triggered by an obligation-to-buy clause from his previous loan. With little resale value generated so far, Rangers now need Cortes to perform strongly at Huracán to rebuild his market value and minimise potential losses on the investment.
A productive spell in Argentina could yet prove beneficial for all parties, offering Cortes regular football and Rangers a chance to recoup some value from a deal that has yet to deliver.
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