Rangers release THIRTEEN academy prospects including kid who starred in Europe and another tipped as ‘future Tavernier'
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RANGERS have released 13 players who had risen through their academy ranks.
The Ibrox club confirmed earlier this month that first team stars Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence and Leon Balogun would be leaving the club upon the expiration of their contracts.
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Cole McKinnon scored on his league debut for Rangers in 2022
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Adam Devine came through the youth system at Ibrox
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Loanees Vaclav Cerny, Rafael Fernandes and Neraysho Kasanwijo are all heading back to their parent clubs too.
It promises to be a summer of change in Govan with the new American regime led by Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises swooping in to complete a £90million takeover.
Among those to depart from the youth ranks are Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens - all three of whom made first team debuts.
Former Gers boss Michael Beale tipped Devine to one day succeed James Tavernier as the club's main right-back. He spent he last six months of the current season on loan at Queen's Park.
Midfielder McKinnon scored on his Premiership debut against Hearts in 2022 and came on to play his part in a 2-2 draw at Euro giants Benfica in a Europa League clash last year . He had been on loan at Ayr United for the second part of this season.
Stevens, a striker, made his debut in a Premier Sports Cup match against Queen of the South in 2022 at the age of just 16. He was sent on loan to Dunfermline for the latter half of the current campaign.
A statement from Rangers read: "Rangers Academy can today confirm the departure of a number of players who will now continue their footballing journey elsewhere.
"Lewis Budinauckas, Jay Hogarth, Jacob Pazikas, Jack Harkness, Kristian Webster, Leyton Grant, Kerr Robertson, Darren McInally, Grant Leitch and Harry Weir are all moving on.
"Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens, all of whom featured for the first-team at various points in their Rangers careers, will also depart the club upon the expiration of their contracts, and we thank each for their contributions over the years.
"We wish all the departing players the very best in their future endeavours and they will always be welcome back at Rangers."
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