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The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

New Rangers assistant manager confirmed as Ulderink leaves Ibrox post

Issame Charai has been appointed as assistant manager at Rangers.

Philippe Clement has added the coach as his second-in-command at Ibrox.

Aldries Ulderink left the Ibrox club due to a "family situation" leading to Charai coming in as Clement's right hand man.

Charai joins Stephan Van Der Heyden, Alex Rae, Brian Gilmour and Colin Stewart in the backroom team at Rangers. 

The experienced coach makes the move to Ibrox from Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, he previously worked in the Belgian Pro League and as Morocco under-23 manager.

A club statement confirmed: "Rangers can today announce the appointment of Issame Charai as men’s first-team assistant manager.


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"Experienced coach Charai joins Gers from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, having previously worked in the Belgian Pro League as an assistant manager, and as manager of Morocco’s under-23 team, where he led them to the under-23 African Cup of Nations title.

"His appointment comes as Rangers confirms the departure of men’s first-team assistant manager, Andries Ulderink, for personal reasons.

"Ulderink joined Gers in the summer, but now leaves Ibrox to return to the Netherlands due to a family situation.

"Everyone at Rangers wishes Andries well for his future, and asks his privacy is respected at this time."

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