Even though Ianis Hagi’s own permanent departure from Rangers was finalised with his move to Alanyaspor last season, he remains deeply connected to the pulse of the club.
To this day, Hagi is revered by a large section of the Rangers support for his technical brilliance, his unforgettable European nights under the lights, and his genuine, unyielding affection for the badge – a connection he continues to demonstrate from afar.
As the recruitment team aggressively pushes forward with a dramatic summer overhaul, another major transfer story has crossed the finish line.
While Rangers navigate a complex squad bottleneck following the unexpected returns of Danilo, Jose Cifuentes and Clinton Nsiala, one senior figure has called time on his time at Ibrox, taking to social media to announce his departure.
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Ianis Hagi sends heartfelt farewell to Jack Butland
Jack Butland shared a poignant, reflective update on his personal Instagram account, penning an emotional love letter to fans after his £3million switch to Premier League newcomers Hull City was finalised on Tuesday.
Hagi, who always maintained an exemplary reputation for his professionalism and dressing room leadership during his stint in Glasgow, unlike Todd Cantwell, quickly spotted his former teammate’s post.
He wasted no time in penning a classy public message that perfectly illustrates the mutual respect still shared between the current squad and those who have moved on.
Underneath the goalkeeper’s post, Hagi wrote: “All the best, Big Jack”, sealing the message with a blue heart emoji.
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Hagi remains adored at Rangers
The simple yet warm interaction underscores why Hagi remains such a popular figure among the Ibrox faithful.
Even though he is no longer in Govan, he holds no bitterness regarding his exit and continues to root for the core leaders left behind.
For the support, seeing a former favourite actively backing the departing vice-captain offers a welcome bit of unity during a potentially volatile transfer window, proving that once you buy into the ethos of the club, the bond is rarely broken.
Apart from Hagi, Cantwell, and Hamza Igamane were among the former Rangers players who sent farewell messages to Butland.
