Rangers: Steven Gerrard and John Lundstram react as James Tavernier confirms exit

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(Credit: Imago, Manh Tung, Breaking Media, Getty) Rangers: Steven Gerrard and John Lundstram react as James Tavernier confirms exit Wed 22 April 2026 11:27, UK Rangers captain James Tavernier has confirmed that he will be leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer. The right-back’s future has been shrouded in speculation in recent months, with his deal at Ibrox only running until the end of the season, and he has now shared his final decision on Instagram.

VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Steven Gerrard reacts amid flood of messages for James TavernierTavernier confirmed on Wednesday morning that the 2025-26 campaign will be his last in Rangers colours, after over 550 appearances for the Glasgow giants. Tavernier’s influence may have waned a little in recent months, but that has done little to diminish the legacy that he has built for himself during his time wearing royal blue.

Absolute legend.”Rangers already have their eyes on Tavernier’s replacementFootball Insider revealed at the end of March that Rangers are pushing to sign Luca Stephenson this summer, after some impressive displays during his loan spell with Dundee United.Rohl and Co. are facing strong competition from Celtic in the race to secure the signature of the Liverpool youngster, who has excelled in the Premiership so far this term. Rangers are sure to consider a number of options to add to their squad in place of Tavernier, but Stephenson has become the first right-back to have Ibrox eyes trained on him.