Rangers' Youssef Chermiti Out Long-Term with ACL Injury

Scottish club Rangers has announced that forward Youssef Chermiti will be out of action for a considerable time due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Chermiti, who has been linked with a move to Turkish club Galatasaray, sustained the injury while playing for Portugal's U20 team.

Born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, on May 24, 2004, Chermiti possesses a unique background. His father is Tunisian-French, and his mother is Bissau-Guinean, granting him citizenship in Portugal, Tunisia, France, and Guinea-Bissau.

Chermiti began his youth career at local clubs before joining Sporting CP's academy in 2016. He signed his first professional contract with Sporting in 2020 and was promoted to the B team in 2021. After recovering from an eight-month injury layoff, he began training with the first team in November 2022.

In August 2023, Chermiti transferred to Premier League club Everton for £11.5 million on a four-year deal. He made his debut for Everton on August 26, coming on as a substitute in a league match. On September 1, 2025, he moved to Rangers for an initial fee of £8 million, potentially rising to £10 million with add-ons, making him Rangers' most expensive signing since Tore André Flo in 2000.

Recently, Chermiti publicly accused an opponent of racist abuse during a U20 friendly match between Portugal and Italy on November 21, 2023. The incident gained attention on social media.