Soccer Football - Europa League - Semi Final - First Leg - RB Leipzig v Rangers - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - April 28, 2022 Rangers' Ryan Kent looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
In something of an open secret Micky Beale has confirmed the departure of five serial losers from Ibrox.
Ryan Kent, Alfredo Morelos, Scott Arfield, Allan McGregor and Filip Helander have watched Celtic rack up trophy after trophy during their time at Ibrox with their departures coming as the hoops gear up for a potential fifth treble in seven seasons.
Morelos is the longest serving player to depart, moving on with one winners medal from six years in Scotland.
#RangersFC can today announce Scott Arfield, Filip Helander, Ryan Kent, Allan McGregor and Alfredo Morelos will leave the club upon the expiry of their contracts this summer.
? The players have given excellent service & will move on with the thanks of everyone at Rangers.
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 23, 2023
Beale is now charged with finding replacements for those five player plus deciding whether John Lundstram, Borna Barisic and Kemar Roofe are deserving of new deals as they enter the final 12 months of their current contracts.
Steve Davis is also out of contract next week but is expected to be given a player coach role similar to the one that Jermain Defoe signed two years ago.
Rabbi Matondo, Ben Davies, Ridvan Yilmaz and John Souttar are all signed up on long term deals.
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