Václav Černý – Never Fall in Love with a Loan Player (But We Did Anyway)

They say never fall in love with a loan player. Rangers fans know the pain well—falling for someone who isn’t truly ours, only to see them whisked away just when we start dreaming. Malik Tillman dazzled at Ibrox, only to head off to PSV. Abdallah Sima lit up the pitch, then chose Champions League nights with Brest. And now? Václav Černý has stolen our hearts—and we’re bracing for another heartbreak.

Since arriving on loan from Wolfsburg, Černý has been electric. With 17 goals and 7 assists in 44 games, he’s been a beacon of brilliance in a season that’s been, frankly, underwhelming overall. He’s not just about the stats though. Game after game, he delivers with intensity, creativity, and that bit of swagger fans crave. His average rating of 7.6 tells one part of the story—but it’s the feeling he gives fans that’s harder to measure.

And it’s not just his football. Černý has embraced life at Ibrox, speaking positively in the media, clearly enjoying the fight, the fans, the frenzy of Glasgow life. He’s even publicly said he wants to stay beyond his loan—music to our ears, but here comes the reality check…

Despite rumours of an option-to-buy for £5 million, the club confirmed there is no such clause. Wolfsburg are no mugs, and with a player this hot, they’ll be looking for a big fee—possibly north of the £7.5 million they paid for him. Right now, that kind of money might be out of reach unless serious moves are made this summer.

Still, Černý’s commitment can’t be questioned. Just look at the Europa League tie against Fenerbahçe. Dead on his feet during extra time, he was literally on the ground receiving treatment when the fourth official’s board went up. But Černý leapt up, demanded to stay on—in case it went to pens. It did. And he slotted his calmly, helping push Rangers into the quarter-finals.

Then there was the Old Firm moment. Igamane scores a late winner, Ibrox erupts, and Černý? He charges down the touchline like a man possessed. In a moment that’ll live long in Rangers folklore, he jokingly sprayed water toward some Celtic fans—cue chaos. Complaints flew in, statements were issued, even the police got involved. But among the Rangers faithful, he just went even further into legend territory.

We know the risks of getting attached to a loan player. But sometimes, you can’t help it. Václav Černý gets Rangers. He plays like one of us, fights like one of us, and now celebrates like one of us.

So yeah—we fell in love with a loan player again. And you know what? We’d do it all over again.

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