Queens Park Rangers have confirmed that Lucas Andersen will leave the club at the end of his current contract, bringing an end to a brief but eventful spell in West London.
The 30-year-old attacking midfielder joined QPR in February 2024 from Danish side AaB Aalborg, brought in by then-manager Martí Cifuentes. Andersen quickly established himself as a regular presence, making 51 appearances and contributing three goals and four assists across all competitions.
Arguably his finest moment in a Rangers shirt came at Deepdale, where he scored a spectacular last-minute winner against Preston North End—dubbed a “screamer” by Sky Sports—that sealed a dramatic 2–1 win for the R’s.
However, following Cifuentes being placed on gardening leave ahead of the final match of the season, Andersen has now confirmed he will also move on.
Tributes And Uncertainty At Loftus Road
A club statement paid tribute to Andersen’s role in helping QPR survive a turbulent Championship campaign:
“Lucas Andersen will leave QPR following the expiry of his contract at the end of this month. The attacking midfielder joined Rangers in February 2024 from AaB Aalborg and had a key role to play as the club maintained its Championship status in 2023/24.”
Andersen, who previously worked with Cifuentes in Denmark, expressed his affection for the club and supporters in a heartfelt farewell:
“QPR has been one of the best places I’ve been as a whole – my team-mates, fans, stadiums and the football heritage is unmatched. My family have loved every second of living in London. And we are definitely coming back.”
Despite Andersen’s departure, QPR are yet to make significant moves in the summer transfer window. Uncertainty remains over the club’s managerial situation, and fans continue to wait for clarity on who will take the reins ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
The club also have midfielder Harvey Vale yet to make his debut after a long-term injury, adding further intrigue to their plans going forward.
Writer’s View
Lucas Andersen’s exit feels like the closing chapter of the Martí Cifuentes era at QPR. While his time at Loftus Road was short, he proved a reliable and occasionally inspirational presence. His winner at Preston will live long in the memory, and his professionalism was evident on and off the pitch.
With the managerial situation unresolved, QPR’s summer rebuild remains in limbo—and losing players like Andersen only underlines the importance of getting leadership and recruitment decisions right in the weeks ahead.
