Ridvan Yilmaz must be one of the only Rangers players that wishes the season was only starting rather than coming to an end.
A surprise big money signing in the summer, the 22-year old Turkey international has endured a frustrating season in Scotland.
In recent weeks though, we have seen why Ridvan Yilmaz was signed by Rangers for a fee that could rise to £5m, and it would appear as if he Is going nowhere despite recent speculation.
Writing on his Instagram page, the left-back said:
“I wish I could have helped my team mates and my club more this season.
“Dealing with a heavy injury and coming back was hard but I enjoyed every minute since day one here in Glasgow Rangers.
“Thank you very much everyone and Rangers fans supported me.
“So proud to be a BLUE and hope we will have a perfect season at every stage next year.”
Ridvan Yilmaz going nowhere for Rangers
Speculation has been rife that Ridvan Yilmaz is a target for multiple clubs back in his homeland, Galatasaray the latest who want to talk to Rangers about his availability.
It would have to be silly money for Michael Beale to entertain an offer now as the young defender settles into life as our first-choice left-back.
As the older of the two and with only a year left to run on his current contract, Borna Barisic has to be favourite out of the two to leave.
Ridvan offers a different style of play.
He is a more aggressive passer and runner with the ball and will look to get behind defences rather than hug the touchline and swing early crosses into the box.
Ridvan is also quicker into the tackle and sharper to press as the 3-0 recent Old Firm win proved, Celtic tried three different wingers down Rangers left and none of them got any joy.
Michael Beale wants a younger, more dynamic Rangers team and Ridvan is set to be at the very heart of it.
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