Ryan Kent says he will carry Rangers in his heart forever as he signed off officially with an emotional online farewell.
The Light Blues confirmed he would be departing at the end of his contract alongside Alfredo Morelos, Scott Arfield, Allan McGregor and Filip Helander with the five stars given an ovation from the Ibrox support in the final home game of the season. The former Liverpool man has already found a new home in the shape of Fenerbahce as he gets set for a new adventure in Europe.
The winger has thanked the likes of Michael Beale, Steven Gerrard and Giovanni van Bronckhorst plus his team-mates and all the backroom staff past and present for everything they've done and helped him with over the past five years. He's admitted winning trophies and playing in Europe in front of the crowds at Ibrox was a real privilege and his time at the club is something he will remember for the rest of his life.
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He ended his goodbye message with 'Simply The Best' and will be cheering on Rangers from afar as they bid to end Celtic's domestic dominance next season with new man Brendan Rodgers in the opposite dugout with Ange Postecoglou now at Tottenham.
He wrote on Instagram: "My time at Ibrox is something I will remember for the rest of my life.
"As a Liverpool academy player I followed Steven and Mick on loan - but that soon became 5 years as I immediately fell in love with the club and fans and have made some memories that I will look back on with great happiness.
"As a kid it is a dream to play in European competitions, win leagues and cups, but to do that in front of the Ibrox crowds is something else entirely, it’s a privilege.
"And to all my teammates, management team and backroom staff past and present, thank you for everything and I’ll miss you all.
"Now it is time for me to begin an exciting new chapter in my career and continue my footballing journey as a player elsewhere - but I will forever carry Rangers in my heart.
"I look forward to cheering you on to success in the SPL next season. Simply The Best."
