Oscar Cortes unlikely to play again for Rangers after comments made in interview

The story of Oscar Cortes at Rangers FC is one of those football journeys that started with hope, excitement, and big expectations, but slowly turned into frustration, disappointment, and finally a quiet exit that now feels almost certain. It is the kind of story that reminds everyone how quickly things can change in football, how one moment you are seen as a rising talent ready to shine, and the next you are struggling just to stay fit, to stay relevant, and to find your place.

When Cortes first arrived at Rangers, there was curiosity more than anything else. He was not a global superstar, not a widely known name across Europe, but he had something that clubs look for — raw talent, pace, and the ability to create something out of nothing. Fans were told he was a tricky winger, a player who could excite the crowd, someone who could bring energy and unpredictability to the team.

At that time, Rangers were trying to build, trying to improve, trying to stay competitive both domestically and in Europe. Bringing in a young winger like Cortes felt like part of a bigger plan. It was about the future as much as the present.

But football is not always about plans. Sometimes, things simply do not work.

From the beginning, Cortes’ time in Glasgow was hit by problems. The biggest of them all was injuries. Injuries are one of the hardest things any footballer can deal with, especially a young player trying to prove himself in a new country, a new league, and a new environment. Just when he started to settle, just when he began to show glimpses of what he could do, his body let him down.

A hamstring injury early in his Rangers career was the first major setback. It came at the worst possible time. He had just joined, just started to understand his teammates, just begun to adapt to the speed and physical nature of Scottish football. Then suddenly, everything stopped.

That injury did not just take him out of matches. It took away his rhythm, his confidence, his momentum.

And when he returned, things did not get better.

The following season brought even more problems. Thigh issues. Knee problems. Muscle injuries. It felt like every time he tried to get going again, something else would go wrong. For a winger, a player who relies heavily on speed, sharp movements, and quick changes of direction, these kinds of injuries are especially damaging.

It became a cycle that was hard to break.

He would recover, return, try to play, then get injured again.

And in football, when you are not playing, you are often forgotten.

At the same time, there were changes happening around him. Managers came and went. Different coaches have different ideas, different systems, different preferences. A player who fits perfectly under one manager might not fit at all under another.

Cortes arrived when Philippe Clement was in charge. At that time, there was a belief that he could be part of the system, part of the plan. But as time passed and changes happened, Danny Rohl took over, and things shifted.

Rohl did not seem to see Cortes as an important part of his team.

And in football, once a manager loses trust in a player, it becomes very difficult to come back.

Minutes become limited. Opportunities disappear. Confidence drops even further.

For Cortes, it started to feel like he was stuck. Not fully part of the team, but not completely gone either. Just somewhere in between.

That is one of the hardest places for any player to be.

He made only 21 appearances for Rangers. For a player who came with hope and expectation, that number feels small. Too small. It tells the story of a career that never really got started at the club.

At some point, reality became clear to him.

Things were not working.

And sometimes, the bravest decision a player can make is to accept that and move on.

In his recent interview, Cortes spoke openly about his situation. His words were honest, simple, and direct. He admitted that things did not go the way he wanted in Europe, especially at Rangers. He admitted that he needed a change, that staying in the same place would not help his career.

So he made a decision.

He left.

During the January transfer window, he became one of several players who exited Rangers. It was not a dramatic exit, not a big headline transfer, but it was important for him personally. It was about saving his career, about finding a place where he could play again, feel important again, and rediscover his confidence.

That place turned out to be Huracan.

Moving to Argentina might not have been his original plan. He said clearly that he wanted to stay in Europe. That was his dream, like many South American players who see Europe as the biggest stage in football.

But sometimes, you have to take a step back to move forward.

When Huracan showed interest, it gave him a new opportunity. A fresh start. A chance to play without the same pressure, without the same expectations, without the constant reminder of things not working out.

He spoke about how he personally pushed for the move. He spoke to the manager. He made the decision himself. That shows something important — he did not just wait for things to happen. He took control of his situation.

And now, he says he feels better.

That is a simple sentence, but it carries a lot of meaning.

Feeling better can mean many things. Physically better. Mentally stronger. More confident. More relaxed. More focused.

At Huracan, he is finally getting the chance to play regularly again. To enjoy football again. To remember why he started playing in the first place.

And that is something money cannot buy.

Huracan have an option to sign him permanently. That decision will come later, but based on his recent comments, it is clear that Cortes is already thinking about his future away from Rangers.

Even if Huracan decide not to keep him, it is very unlikely that he will return to Glasgow and try again.

That chapter seems closed.

It is not always easy to explain exactly what went wrong in situations like this. Sometimes fans look for one big reason, one clear answer. But the truth is usually more complicated.

For Cortes, it was a combination of many things.

Injuries at the wrong time.

Managerial changes.

Lack of consistent opportunities.

Pressure to perform.

And maybe even the difficulty of adapting to a new country and style of football.

All of these factors together created a situation where success became very difficult.

But it is also important to remember that he is still only 22 years old.

His career is far from over.

In fact, this could just be the beginning of a new chapter.

Many players have gone through similar experiences. They struggle at one club, fail to make an impact, and people start to doubt them. But then they move, find the right environment, and suddenly everything changes.

Football is full of stories like that.

So for Cortes, the focus now is simple.

Stay fit.

Play regularly.

Keep improving.

And most importantly, enjoy the game again.

Because when a player is happy, when he is confident, when he feels trusted, that is when the best performances come.

For Rangers, this situation is also a lesson.

Not every signing works out. Even with the best scouting, the best planning, and the best intentions, things can go wrong. That is part of football. What matters is how clubs learn from these situations and improve their decisions in the future.

For the fans, there may be some disappointment. They saw a player with potential, a player who could have brought something different to the team. But in the end, they did not get to see the best of him.

That is football.

Sometimes, the story does not go the way you expect.

As things stand now, it feels almost certain that Oscar Cortes has played his last game for Rangers. There is no official statement yet, no big announcement, but the signs are clear.

His words.

His move.

His situation.

Everything points in one direction.

A quiet ending to a chapter that never truly began.

But maybe, just maybe, this is not the end of the story.

Maybe it is just a turning point.

Because in football, as in life, sometimes you have to lose your way before you can find it again.

And for Oscar Cortes, that journey is still ongoing.