Godwin ObajeRangers Confirm Cole McKinnon’s Departure
Rangers Football Club has officially announced the departure of midfielder Cole McKinnon, along with 12 other players. McKinnon, 22, spent time on loan at Ayr United last season, where he registered one assist in 14 games.
McKinnon’s Background
McKinnon is a product of the Rangers Academy and has been with the club since his youth days. He made his senior debut for Rangers in May 2022, scoring a goal in a 3-1 win over Heart of Midlothian. The central midfielder has also represented Scotland at the U19 level in European Championship qualifiers ¹.
Reaction to McKinnon’s Departure
Former Rangers boss Philippe Clement had previously praised McKinnon, giving him opportunities to showcase his skills. McKinnon expressed gratitude towards Clement for helping him develop as a player. With McKinnon’s departure, Rangers are expected to focus on recruitment this summer, with fresh investment from the 49ers potentially opening doors for new signings.
Rangers’ Future Plans
The club needs to resolve managerial uncertainty before making new signings. Recruitment is crucial for Rangers to strengthen their squad and compete with Celtic domestically. Financial backing will be essential for the club’s success in the next campaign ².
Other Departing Players
The following players have also been confirmed to leave Rangers ²:
- Jacob Pazikas: 20-year-old player
- Lewis Budinauckas: 22-year-old player
- Jay Hogarth: 21-year-old player
- Jack Harkness: 21-year-old player
- Kristian Webster: 20-year-old player
- Leyton Grant: 19-year-old player
- Kerr Robertson: 19-year-old player
- Darren McInally: 21-year-old player
- Grant Leitch: 18-year-old player
- Harry Weir: 17-year-old player
- Adam Devine: 22-year-old player
- Archie Stevens: 19-year-old player
Rangers’ focus will now shift to finding new talent to strengthen their squad and achieve success in the upcoming season.
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