Rangers star drops huge hint on Ibrox future amid transfer exit rumours as Clement ramps up defensive changes


Ridvan Yilmaz has pledged his future to Rangers amid suggestions he could follow five of his former Ibrox team mates through the exit door this summer.
The Turkish international - who will face greater competition for a starting jersey at left-back next season following the arrival of Brazilian ace Jefte on a four-year deal, insists he has no intention of leaving the club despite being like with a return to his homeland.
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Hide AdYilmaz was initially touted with move away from the Light Blues during the January transfer window before recovering from injury to establish himself as a first-choice pick under manager Philippe Clement during the second half of the campaign.
There has been further speculation around the 23-year-old’s future in Govan with Clement eager to press on with his squad rebuild amid strong links to left-sided Chilean international Thomas Galdames.
However, former Besiktas star Yilmaz - previously a target for big spending Super Lig rivals Galatasaray - has made it clear he has no intention of moving on this summer Quizzed on his future at Rangers while on a family holiday in the Turkish city of Bursa, Yilmaz said: “I am very happy at Rangers right now and there is no thought about any future transfer for me. I am enjoying my break with my family here and I will return to Scotland in time for the pre-season training camp soon.”
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