Djeidi Gassama Shows New Look Before Rangers Pre-Season Return

Djeidi Gassama has shown off a shaved-head look before Rangers return to pre-season work under Derek McInnes.

The winger has not joined the World Cup group this summer. Instead, he has spent time in Mauritania, the country of his birth, after recently becoming a full international.

According to The Scottish Sun, Gassama posted an Instagram story with a friend in Mauritania. In the image, he had completely shaved his head, marking a clear change from his previous Rangers appearances.

The update does not change Rangers’ football picture by itself. However, it lands at a useful point in the summer, with Gassama preparing to return to Auchenhowie under a new manager.

Gassama Returns To Rangers With Fresh Attention

Gassama joined Rangers from Sheffield Wednesday last summer on a four-year deal. Rangers framed the move around development, attacking upside and his experience from the EFL Championship.

That context still matters.

The 21-year-old now has a chance to make a fresh impression under McInnes, especially with Rangers preparing for a wider attacking reset. Lawrence Shankland has already arrived, while the non-World Cup players should soon return to training.

ReadRangers has already covered Derek McInnes’ first Rangers rebuild and the decisions facing him. Gassama’s situation fits that wider picture, even if this latest update is more visual than tactical.

For Gassama, the focus will quickly shift from appearance to opportunity.

Rangers need sharper wide options next season. Pre-season now gives him a chance to show McInnes that he can offer pace, direct running and genuine attacking value.

The haircut will get the attention for now. What comes next on the pitch will matter far more.