The 19 Rangers players who left in the summer and how they are doing now

There were some big name departures from Ibrox as yet another new manager oversaw yet another rebuild…

By Ross Pilcher · Daily Record

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Nineteen Rangers players departed the club during a major summer squad overhaul under manager Derek McInnes.
Former captain James Tavernier completed a permanent move to Maccabi Tel Aviv, while Jack Butland joined Hull City.
Multiple players exited on loan agreements, including Danilo to Botafogo and Connor Barron to Middlesbrough.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers manager Derek McInnes oversaw a massive squad overhaul following his arrival, with 19 players departing the club in the summer transfer window. Key exits included former captain James Tavernier, goalkeeper Jack Butland, and midfielder Mohamed Diomande, while defender John Souttar remained after a prospective move to Greek side Aris failed to materialize.

Several departures moved on permanent transfers, including Tavernier to Maccabi Tel Aviv, Butland to Hull City, and Diomande to FK Corum. Other players departed on loan or saw temporary spells expire, including Danilo joining Botafogo on loan and Max Aarons returning to Bournemouth.

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