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James Tavernier to Leave Rangers at Season’s End After 11 Years

The decision signals a changing of the guard at right back for a team lining up younger options.

Overview

  • The club captain, who announced on Wednesday on Instagram that this will be his final season, said he will give everything in a title race that has Rangers one point behind Hearts with five games left.
  • He departs as a free agent after saying earlier this week there had been no contract talks, and he has stated he plans to keep playing for another three to four years.
  • The 34-year-old leaves as Britain’s highest-scoring defender with 144 goals in 562 Rangers appearances, having been captain since 2018 and a Europa League final skipper in 2022.
  • His minutes have dipped under Danny Rohl as he shared the right-back role with Max Aarons and Dujon Sterling, and reporting indicates Rangers will seek a younger right-back this summer.
  • Teammates and former figures, including Steven Gerrard and John Lundstram, posted tributes after his announcement, reflecting the personal impact of his 11-year tenure at Ibrox.