Carlos Pena: Rangers terminate contract of Mexico midfielder

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Pena made just eight starts for Rangers before returning to his native Mexico for two loan spells
Pena made just eight starts for Rangers before returning to his native Mexico for two loan spells

Rangers have terminated the contract of Mexico playmaker Carlos Pena.

The 28-year-old attacking midfielder was signed on a three-year deal in the summer of 2017 for an undisclosed fee that was reported to be around £2m.

He scored five goals in 14 Rangers appearances.

Pena was reunited with former Ibrox manager Pedro Caixinha on loan at Cruz Azul but failed to score in 10 games before Liga MX rivals Necaxa took him on.

Reports in Mexicoexternal-link are linking Pena with a move to Poland.

A brief statement from Rangers read: "We can confirm Carlos Pena is no longer a Rangers player. His contract has been terminated. We wish him the best for his future."

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  • Comment posted by kev6730, at 12:38 5 Feb 2019

    After getting 4 penas on Saturday they really had to let one go..

  • Comment posted by Stairheedrammy, at 12:34 5 Feb 2019

    Pena was useless- he couldnae win a penalty at Ibrox

  • Comment posted by the beardied one, at 12:36 5 Feb 2019

    They get loads of Penas anyway

  • Comment posted by Sheep1, at 13:16 5 Feb 2019

    Andrew dallas was a great signing though with a better strike rate than pena.

  • Comment posted by Jota180, at 13:10 5 Feb 2019

    You paid him off, you don't just terminate contracts without paying the man.

    Highlight? When he blew his nose on a The Rangers shorts.

  • Comment posted by Navarro, at 12:49 5 Feb 2019

    to make space for {insert referees name} in the squad

  • Comment posted by matthueycamo, at 12:42 5 Feb 2019

    Rangers sinking back into debt already and they give away a player they signed for 2m .... logic.

    Sign me up as director of football I just sold they guy for 2.6m on FM. :D

  • Comment posted by FNL, at 14:21 5 Feb 2019

    Pena is an alcoholic and I hope those making inane comments never have someone close to them battling such a disease.

    Rangers tried to help.

    Sad case. Good luck to the guy, good strike rate for a midfielder

  • Comment posted by DMC49, at 14:29 6 Feb 2019

    104. Are you having a laugh??? Your players should be in the next Olympic diving team. Your team is a disgrace living in la la land. Wonder how many shares Dallas picked up as your dont have any money either. Sooner you go bust the better for all concerned ..............

  • Comment posted by Machman, at 16:28 5 Feb 2019

    Closing minutes of the last Celtic Sevco match of the season, league decider. 0-0. Both teams have had chances but the keepers have excelled.

    Wait a minute, Forrest is through ... beats one ... beats two ... Edoard is in the middle, empty goal in front of him. Forrest looks up, sqaures the ball to the big Frenchman ... IT MUST BE!!!! Hold on, what's happened here?

    Penalty to Rangers!

  • Comment posted by PompeyChimes, at 13:20 5 Feb 2019

    You'd have to be an absolute Penas to think this bloke was any good...

  • Comment posted by sean Cahill, at 13:10 5 Feb 2019

    WATP rages at the word "Irish".

  • Comment posted by wembley1977, at 12:37 5 Feb 2019

    Assuming Rangers lose to the Dons on Weds (this is fully expected) then wonder how long Stevie G has left at Ibroke.

    What will finish first - Rangers overdraft limit or the Fans patience?

    Signing all these duffers from down south will only end up with Rangers going bust again - they have banked everything on winning the title this year and getting a CL windfall next year.

    Wont happen

  • Comment posted by Nio1, at 15:00 5 Feb 2019

    A statement from Mexico - " And its a penalty for The Rangers"

  • Comment posted by U16805582, at 14:44 5 Feb 2019

    Oh dear the zombie brethren from the debt dome are all up in arms because supporters from other clubs are taking the Michael because they signed a dud.

    Poor old slippy having another hissy fit because a manager "said" one of his geriatrics is a diving cheat, not what the manager actually said but that never stops slippy from throwing the toys out of his pram.

    Ain't like a beach.

  • Comment posted by Socrates, at 13:23 5 Feb 2019

    The money that Rangers spend is surprising given the problems they have had. How is it sustainable? I'm sure he will have taken his wages in full, but probably Rangers have had little choice in the matter.

  • Comment posted by andy-mu, at 13:14 5 Feb 2019

    Good riddance. He was lazy and a wage drain. Guess he probably got paid off with a 6 pack of tennents

  • Comment posted by son of the brown warrior, at 13:04 5 Feb 2019

    Jeez this merits a BBC HYS......

  • Comment posted by Squeal Piggy iii, at 15:58 5 Feb 2019

    You could have done better with post ‘67’
    there! Wasted opportunity to get the lights on, phones out and sing about a genuinely honestly won trophy.....

    .....

  • Comment posted by Whisky and Chips, at 13:56 5 Feb 2019

    Here they go again... will they ever learn?

    Throwing money around like it's gone out of fashion. Does anyone know if they are still paying Tore Andre Flo?

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