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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rangers release THIRTEEN academy prospects including kid who starred in Europe and another tipped as ‘future Tavernier'
One of the group made their debut aged just 16 OFF THE BOOKS Rangers release THIRTEEN academy prospects including kid who starred in Europe and another tipped as 'future Tavernier' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Cole McKinnon scored on his league debut for Rangers in 2022 Credit: Willie Vass 2 Adam Devine came through the youth system at Ibrox Credit: Willie Vass 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." Rangers fans react as 49ers takeover completed Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
4 days ago
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- The National
Rangers confirm 13 academy exits including Devine & McKinnon
Leading the exodus are a trio who have had first team exposure - Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens. All three had been out on loan at Queen's Park, Ayr United and Dunfermline respectively. The other youngsters moving on are Lewis Budinauckas, Jay Hogarth, Jacob Pazikas, Jack Harkness, Kristian Webster, Leyton Grant, Kerr Robertson, Darren McInally, Grant Leitch and Harry Weir. Read more: Ajax star on how Rangers-linked Francesco Farioli compares to Arne Slot Cyriel Dessers on Rangers transfer exit speculation and Barry Ferguson Devine had a run of top team appearances, and impressed to a degree, during the 2022-23 season and then headed out to Motherwell on loan last year, picking up further Premiership experience. But it was down to the second tier last season and the full-back hasn't done enough to stay on at Ibrox. McKinnon is another who has a decent amount of first-team experiences and was even trusted by Philippe Clement against Benfica in the Europa League last season. But they will now be on the hunt for a new club along with the other 11 confirmed as leaving this morning. A statement from the club reads: "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."
