Hamza Igamane and Mikey Moore lead emotional Rangers messages after transfer farewell echoes from Ibrox
An Ibrox mainstay is headed to the English Premier League
Former Rangers stars Hamza Igamane and Mikey Moore are among many associates of the club to react to the news of Jack Butland’s departure, as the veteran goalkeeper announced his Ibrox farewell via social media.
After spending three seasons in Govan, the 33-year old is set to move to Premier League new boys Hull City for a reported fee of £3 million. In a separate deal, Rangers have completed the signing of Tigers stopper Ivor Pandur for £6 million as the Derek McInnes revolution at Ibrox continues.
Former England international Butland made over 150 Rangers appearances after signing from Crystal Palace and instantly established himself as the number one choice. During his tenure, he helped the club to Scottish League Cup glory in 2023 and won multiple individual awards including Supporters’ Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year during the same campaign. As he now prepares to leave Glasgow, he took to Instagram to bid an emotional goodbye to supporters, where former teammates have paid tribute.
Butland bids emotional Rangers farewell
His post read: “3 years ago I made a decision to join this great football club, with no hesitation and I'm so glad that I did. While it's been a rollercoaster, I've always tried to represent the club in the best way I can, both on and off the pitch and I leave with great pride knowing that I truly gave the fans, the club and my teammates my all.
“To the fans that followed us everywhere, you are what makes this club so great. We created memories and atmospheres all over Europe and the sound of Ibrox in full voice will stay with me forever. This is only goodbye for now. You've created a family of lifelong Rangers fans, once a Ranger, always a Ranger, me and my family will always be that. Thank you.”
Igamane and Moore react to Rangers exit
A whole host of former associates reacted to the news of Butland’s departure via the comments section. Ex Rangers striker Igamane commented, “all the best brother” while ex teammate Moore also gave his regards, saying, “good luck Jack.” Current Ibrox figures Nico Raskin, Emmanuel Fernandez and Bojan Miovski also paid tribute.
Former centre back Leon Balogun gave his own synopsis of Butland’s time at the club. He added: “It's been an absolute pleasure mate! What an asset to the team you've been. And I'm sure you will be one for your new club as well. All the best!”
With the addition of Pandur, the club now look to a new era between the sticks, not only on the pitch but in the dugout. Club legend Allan McGregor is set to be the new goalkeeping coach following the departure of Sal Bibbo, who is to be appointed by Frank Lampard at Coventry City in the same role.
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