QPR have chosen to sanction a number of departures in recent years, with manager Julien Stephan asserting his influence and attempting to construct the Championship team in his image.

A large number of players left Loftus Road in January and during the previous summer, despite good pre-season expectations in West London.

QPR have perhaps flattered to deceive, as both general inconsistency and defensive frailties have frequently undone Stephan’s side, as another disappointing mid-table campaign is expected in the Frenchman’s first season in command.

He has wasted no time in moving individuals on the fringe who are incapable of fitting into his plans, allowing Zan Celar to leave the club after only one season.

The Slovenian striker arrived at QPR with much fanfare in the summer of 2024, but had a difficult time in the Championship, scoring only two goals in 24 appearances before his season was cut short by injury, with both of those goals coming in a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City ahead of the Bluebirds’ eventual relegation.

Celar, who scored 21 goals in all competitions for Swiss top-flight club Lugano to support QPR’s transfer gamble, joined German second-tier club Fortuna Dusseldorf in August, but he has struggled to regain his goalscoring form.

The 26-year-old is possibly having an even harder time in Germany than he was at QPR, and he has now surfaced as the subject of an internal debate, which does not bode well for his chances of returning to the fold with the Hoops.

Zan Celar is involved in a scandal at Fortuna Dusseldorf following his loan exit from QPR.

Celar is currently fighting for form and consistent opportunities in the mid-table Bundesliga.2 side, having failed to reach the back of the net in 13 league appearances – three of which were starts.

Indeed, the striker has not made a start for Markus Anfang’s team since November, and his situation at the Merkus Spiel-Arena is only getting worse.

After Dusseldorf apparently sought the idea of terminating Celar’s contract, a suggestion that was rejected by QPR, it is now claimed that his attitude is causing problems behind the scenes, amid reports of training ground clashes in Dusseldorf.

According to German daily Rheinische Post, via SportWitness, Celar was a disruptive influence in a training match on Monday, leaving his teammates upset after a succession of “weak passes” and selfish shots on goal.

Celar is alleged to have displayed little desire in assisting his losing team, and Dusseldorf teammates were “visibly frustrated” by the misfiring forward’s “remaining selfish.”

It has also been reported that Dusseldorf vice-captain Tim Oberdorf confronted Celar over his activities, resulting in the loanee having a “verbal outburst”.

Celar’s theatrics did not impress manager Anfang, who continued to warn the 17-cap Slovenian international that his actions could affect the team.

Anfang told the newspaper, “It’s a difficult situation for Zan.” He came to play a lot. “He is doing that less now.”He has not made the most of his playing time. “It’s my responsibility to show him that he isn’t helping himself.”Emotions need to go somewhere. That is okay. He just must not harm the squad.”

Anfang went on: “If that (Celar’s behavior inflicting larger damage) were the case, we would have to intervene. However, this has not been the case so far.It’s fine for the players to have internal debates. I come from a time when everything was completely different. I’m delighted they’re exchanging thoughts and that someone actually speaks up.

“Perhaps the player isn’t conscious of what he’s doing at the time. I appreciate seeing ideas from the team that enable them solve problems independently.If it begins going the wrong way, I’ll have to intercede.”

Zan Celar’s Fortuna Dusseldorf woes left QPR with a clear transfer priority.

Celar has clearly been below average for Dusseldorf both on and off the football, with the striker leaving much to be desired in his few opportunities to play and appearing to cause difficulties away from the field.

Celar’s performance is awful, and he will almost certainly be forced to leave QPR when the summer transfer window opens.

QPR already have solid strikers in Rumarn Burrell and Richard Kone, both of whom have shown encouraging indications under Stephan this season, and it’s difficult to envision a future in blue and white for the ex-Maribor and Roma front.

His time at QPR has been a nightmare, and with his time at Dusseldorf only becoming worse, the Hoops will undoubtedly be disappointed as they keep an eye on developments and now have no other real option than to search the market and find a buyer to remove him off their hands permanently.