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Mark Pirie

Joe Aribo vents on Southampton as Rangers transfer talk swirls with star declaring he didn't receive 'a proper chance'

Frustrated Joe Aribo insists he didn't receive "a proper chance" during his debut campaign at Southampton after leaving Rangers.

The Nigeria international rounded off a disappointing campaign on a high note as he helped the Super Eagles reach the African Cup on Nations - but that failed to dampen his disappointment after relegation from the English Premier League just 12 months on from leaving Ibrox behind. The 26-year-old managed just 27 appearances in all competitions last season under three bosses - Ralph Hasenhuttl, Nathan Jones and Ruben Selles - and was dropped to the U23s at various points throughout the campaign.

It's a far cry from the hero status earned with Rangers where he helped the side lift the Scottish Premiership title and Scottish Cup during his time at the club - as well as netting a historic goal for the Light Blues' during their Europa League final defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt. With Malik Tillman unlikely to return to Rangers rumours have been swirling that a return to Govan could be on the cards.

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