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title: "Rangers: Alan Hutton claims this is why Cedric Itten left"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2021-09-04T12:05:10Z"
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# Rangers: Alan Hutton claims this is why Cedric Itten left

**Alan Hutton has now given a reason why Glasgow Rangers decided to let Cedric Itten go out on loan in the summer transfer window.**

### The Lowdown: Itten leaves

The Ibrox faithful [announced](https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1432705290034679818) on Transfer Deadline Day that Itten has joined Bundesliga club Greuther Furth on loan for the rest of the 2021/22 season.

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He had already played in [four](https://www.transfermarkt.com/cedric-itten/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/243856/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=124&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) games in total over all competitions this campaign before his move to Germany.

### The Latest: Hutton on Itten

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/hutton-this-is-why-rangers-threw-transfer-curveball-and-let-itten-leave-on-deadline-day/), former Light Blues right-back turned pundit Hutton has claimed that Itten was allowed to go out on loan because Alfredo Morelos ended up staying:

*“It was a bit of a curveball, not one I saw coming.*

*“Obviously his first season was difficult, there were no fans, he didn’t hit the ground running.*

*“There was loads of competition upfront as well. When called upon he did well.*

*“Whenever I saw him play he added something a little bit different to that Rangers side.*

*“It’s a strange one but I think it’s down to Morelos staying. Obviously if he went, they would have needed someone to come in.*

*“The fact he stayed gave Gerrard a bit of leeway to send someone out on loan to give him game time, that’s what he needs.*

*“There is a player in there, he’s a finisher. He needs to play games, I think it’s a good move.”*

### The Verdict: Right move

There is no doubt that Itten still has a lot that he can offer, as Steven Gerrard even went as far as to dub him as a [‘superb’](https://tbrfootball.com/super-steven-gerrard-raves-about-selfless-rangers-star-cedric-itten/) player when he is given his chance in a press conference back in February.

The Switzerland international has scored six goals and made a further three assists in 42 matches in total across all competitions under the Liverpool and England legend ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/cedric-itten/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/243856/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=51276)).

However, given that he already has [four](https://www.transfermarkt.com/glasgow-rangers/startseite/verein/124) strikers to choose from in the squad at the moment, including Morelos, the 24-year-old needed to go out on loan in order to get more regular game time under his belt.

[***In other news, find out which Ger this Premier League manager wanted to sign here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-transfer-rumours/ryan-kent-leeds-premier-league/)