Leon Balogun Confirms Rangers Departure After Two Stints

Leon Balogun has confirmed his departure from Rangers, describing his time at the club as an honour and a privilege during two separate spells. The 36-year-old defender expressed sadness over not being given the chance to say a proper goodbye to supporters, despite his contract ending at the close of May. Balogun made 30 appearances this season, contributing to Rangers reaching the Europa League quarter-finals and the League Cup final, though the team struggled domestically. He acknowledged the support from fans and staff, calling them the 'heartbeat' of the club and vowed not to be a stranger in the future. Balogun's exit comes as a surprise to him, as he had hoped to extend his stay at Ibrox following a new contract offer from the club's new ownership. Throughout his career at Rangers, Balogun has built strong ties, referring to the club as family and expressing gratitude for the memories, both good and challenging, that deepened his connection to the club.