Ridvan Yilmaz transfer update emerges amid Rangers exit links this summer
Rangers defender Ridvan Yilmaz has gone on record to confirm that he is happy at Ibrox and unlikely to leave this summer.
The Turkey left-back was linked with the exit door throughout the January window, but ended up staying and becoming the first choice for Philippe Clement’s side.
He has also been linked with the exit this summer, per Football Scotland, after Jefte’s arrival.
Yilmaz said on 3 June: “I am very happy at Rangers right now and there is no thought about any future transfer for me.
“I am enjoying my break with my family here and I will return to Scotland in time for the pre-season training camp soon.”
Rangers fans will be delighted that Ridvan Yilmaz wants to stay
This is excellent news for Gers fans and Philippe Clement as his commitment to the club provides stability and continuity in a key position.
His performances this past season have demonstrated his value to the team and his decision to stay will allow him to build on that foundation, rather than the club having to integrate a new player.
The 23-year-old’s decision to stay and compete with Jefte for the first team place is a significant boost to the team’s depth and competitiveness.
Both players will be motivated to perform at their best to secure the starting position, which will drive up the overall quality of the team.
This healthy competition will not only benefit the left-back position but could also have a positive ripple effect on the rest of the squad.
Finally, Yilmaz’s decision to stay sends a strong message to the rest of the team and the fans about his belief in the club’s direction and his desire to contribute to their success.
In other Rangers news, weeks of negotiations are now on the cards at Ibrox with Gers aiming to strike a multi-million transfer deal to sign an international attacker.
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