Mikey Moore reveals why Rangers return collapsed after Danny Rohl exit

Mikey Moore has revealed that he was in discussions over returning to Rangers before Danny Rohl’s departure changed the direction of his career.

The Tottenham youngster enjoyed an impressive loan spell at Ibrox last season, and there had been conversations about extending his stay in Glasgow for another campaign.

However, Moore has now disclosed that his agent had even travelled to Ibrox to discuss a potential deal with the club’s ownership before Rohl’s exit brought those plans to a halt.

Speaking to the Daily Record, the 19-year-old explained that negotiations had been ongoing towards the end of the previous season.

“We spoke throughout the year and even at the end of the season before we finished, there were talks with Rangers. I was speaking with my agent, and he was up at Ibrox speaking with the owner and stuff,” Moore said.

However, the departure of Rohl made a return less appealing to the youngster, who felt he needed a fresh challenge rather than starting another chapter under a different manager.

“But to be honest, it kind of stopped when Danny left. I think once he’d gone, it didn’t make as much sense for me. As much as I loved my time, I don’t think it made as much sense for me to go back and start again afresh, especially at this point in my career when I just thought I needed to take another jump now.

“I needed to take another step, to push on to try and challenge myself.”

Mikey Moore explains why he chose a different challenge

Moore believes his performances during his time in Scotland gave him the confidence to explore opportunities elsewhere and test himself in a different footballing environment.

The teenager enjoyed working under Rohl and admitted that the manager’s departure played a significant role in his thinking about the next stage of his development.

“I did well in Glasgow, so it was about trying to tick off another box and do something else. I really enjoyed playing under Danny, so when he left, that was when I started leaning more towards going out to the Bundesliga or another team,” he added.

“Obviously that’s what ended up happening, and I’m happy that I’m here now, but obviously I miss being over there all the time.”

His comments suggest that remaining at Rangers was a genuine possibility before the managerial change forced him to reconsider his plans.

Moore never spoke directly with Derek McInnes

The Tottenham youngster also clarified that he did not have a personal conversation with Derek McInnes, who succeeded Rohl at Ibrox, about extending his stay.

When asked whether the Rangers boss had tried to persuade him to return, Moore revealed that any discussions may have taken place through his representative.

“I didn’t speak to him personally. I’m not sure if there were chats with my agent and things like that,” he explained.

Moore’s latest comments provide a clearer picture of how close Rangers came to securing another loan spell from Tottenham. Ultimately, Rohl’s departure and the player’s desire for a new challenge meant a reunion at Ibrox never materialised.