At the conclusion of the previous season, Todd Cantwell had his sights set on matching the impressive trophy collection of Callum McGregor. However, the wantaway Rangers star seems to have now accepted defeat to his Celtic rival.
Following a disappointing defeat to Birmingham, manager Philippe Clement disclosed that Cantwell had submitted a transfer request, signaling his desire to leave the club. Just a few months ago, Cantwell had ambitions of staying long-term at Ibrox and rivalling McGregor’s success by winning multiple titles.
After a heated post-match altercation between the two players in April, Cantwell seemed confident about his future at Rangers. With the league title race intensifying and the Scottish Cup final approaching, Cantwell expressed his determination to win more trophies than McGregor, who had already won 20 trophies at Celtic compared to Cantwell’s sole Viaplay Cup victory.
Despite the rivalry and competition between the players, Cantwell insisted on his desire to win even more trophies than McGregor. In response, McGregor remained unfazed and focused on ending the season successfully.
In the end, McGregor expanded his trophy collection to 22 with the Scottish Cup and Premiership victories, while Cantwell was left with only one winners medal. It appears that McGregor will have the final word over his rival as Cantwell prepares to depart Rangers.
