After giving up their purchase option on the player last summer, Bayern Munich, the American’s parent club, awarded the Light Blues £1 million in compensation along with a 10% sell-on clause.
After that, Tillman moved on loan to PSV, who have the option to buy him for £12 million; they could exercise this option as early as January.
Tillman has expressed his desire to work for PSV clearly.
This week, when asked if he was eager to relocate permanently to the Netherlands, the 21-year-old responded with great enthusiasm:
“I’m not sure what will happen; Bayern and PSV will determine that.” But I don’t think I have anything to complain about if PSV turns on the buy option. At PSV, I would be performing at a high level by then. My goal is to improve and eventually advance once more.
Rangers continue to suffer financial losses.
Although some may view Tillman’s decision to leave Ibrox and raise £2.2 million as wise business, it’s important to remember that the midfield player could have joined the Gers for
Rangers could have easily doubled their money on the player in a matter of months, given that PSV is now willing to spend up to £12 million to keep him with the Dutch team. The board’s lack of business acumen is undeniable.