Rangers exit decision detailed by player as he makes permanent transfer decision after 16 years at club
A Rangers academy graduate has completed a transfer away from Ibrox
Long-serving Rangers goalkeeper Lewis Budinauckas has confirmed his decision to leave Ibrox on a permanent basis this summer. Budinauckas joined the Light Blues academy as a youngster back in 2009 and signed his first professional contract in 2020 at the age of 18.
He represented the Rangers B team on 35 occasions, conceding 61 times and helping the team to nine clean sheets, while the remainder of his professional career with the club was spent out on loan at various different clubs including Civil Service Strollers (a non-league side in Edinburgh), Raith Rovers, Stranraer and Greenock Morton (all at Championship level). Budinauckas spent last season on loan at Patrick Thistle in the second-tier, following in the footsteps of his father Kevin, who had two separate spells with The Jags from 1999 to 2000 and again between 2002 and 2004.
Budinauckas played 12 times in total in the league last term with the bulk of his appearances coming towards the end of the campaign as he started nine of the last 12 league games.His form has earned him a permanent move to Firhill Stadium where he’ll now look to push on as a first team regular in the Championship under the guidance of manager Mark Wilson, who was appointed at the end of last month.
Lewis Budinauckas bids emotional farewell to Rangers
Lewis Budinauckas reflected fondly on his time with Rangers as he prepares for a new chapter with fellow Glasgow-based outfit Patrick Thistle.
He posted on Instagram: “After 16 years it’s time to move on, would like to thank everyone at Rangers who has helped me over the years made some special memories and wish the club all the best for the future.”
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