Rangers announce six first-team departures including Hagi and Cerny

Three out-of-contract players have departed, while another three, who were on loan, are returning to their parent clubs.

Rangers have confirmed six first-team departures as they begin planning for next season.

Three out-of-contract players – Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence, and Leon Balogun – are leaving for pastures new, while loan stars Vaclav Cerny, Rafael Fernandes, and Neraysho Kasanwirjo are returning to their parent clubs.

Rangers confirmed the news on Tuesday.

Balogun had earlier announced on social media that his second spell had come to an end.

He made over 100 appearances for the Ibrox side over two spells between 2020-2022 and 2023-2025.

Hagi joined from Belgian side Genk in 2020 and has scored 20 goals in 130 appearances during an injury-hit five-year spell that also included a period on loan at Spanish side Alaves.

Wales international Lawrence signed for Rangers in 2022 and has scored 11 goals in 65 appearances.

Cerny and Kasanwirjo joined on loan last summer.

Czech winger Cerny became a fan favourite following a string of impressive performances while Kasanwirjo’s campaign was hampered by a long-term injury.

Fernandes joined in January but has been unable to make an impact in the first-team.

The club said in a statement: “Everyone at Ibrox and the Rangers Training Centre thanks the departing players sincerely for their contributions to the football club and wish them all the very best for their future careers.”