The midfielder returned from a loan at Toronto FC and it was widely expected he would leave Ibrox again, whether on another temporary move or a permanent one. Hoever, nothing arose for him and he is still contracted to the club.

He is not part of the plans though and has not made a matchday squad, with Derek McInnes strengthening the centre of midfield after his arrival.

Now, he may be handed a career lifeline.

El Futbolero report that Colombian side Junior de Barranquilla could be a destination for the 27-year-old.

Sebastian Beccacece is reportedly being targeted by Junior as they search for a new manager, and he has already identified two players he managed with the Ecuador national team - Cifuentes being one.

The Colombian league is in the final weeks of its season and Beccacece would hope to take over for the 2027 campaign - and would like to have Cifuentes and Carlos Gruezo with him.

That could mean a January window Ibrox exit for the Rangers outcast, although the report does not state whether it would be a loan or permanent.