James Tavernier To Leave Rangers After 11 Years As Captainnewsline24

Rangers captain James Tavernier confirms departure at the end of the season, ending an 11-year spell at Ibrox. The 34-year-old full-back will leave when the current contract expires, with no new offer made. Rangers remain in a tight Premiership title race, sitting one point behind leaders Hearts and two clear of Celtic with five matches left.

Tavernier states that full commitment will continue until the final whistle of the campaign. Rangers still chase the Scottish Premiership crown, and the captain underlines that focus remains on performance. The announcement arrives during a tense run-in, adding emotional weight to every remaining league fixture for the club and supporters.

Signed in 2015, James Tavernier has played 562 matches in all competitions for Rangers. The defender is sixth on the club’s all-time appearance list across tournaments. Tavernier also contributes heavily in attack, scoring 144 goals and supplying 148 assists, exceptional numbers for a right-back and a key factor in multiple domestic successes.

During the Ibrox spell, Tavernier lifts every major domestic trophy available to Rangers. The honours collection includes the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup. Tavernier also wins the Scottish Championship and Scottish Challenge Cup. On the European stage, Tavernier captains Rangers to the 2021-22 Europa League final, where Eintracht Frankfurt prevail.

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Tavernier has worn the armband since 2018, becoming one of the club’s longest-serving modern captains. The defender is trusted through managerial changes and squad rebuilds, leading in domestic campaigns and Europe. Rangers rely on Tavernier’s set-piece strength and consistency, while the captain plays a central part in shaping dressing-room standards.

Reflecting on the time at Ibrox, Tavernier shares the personal connection with the club and responsibility of the role. “This club has been a huge part of my life, and my family’s, over the past 11 years,” said Tavernier. “It’s given me so much, both on and off the pitch, and from the moment I arrived, I’ve always tried to give everything I had to represent it in the right way.”

Tavernier also stresses the importance of the captaincy for personal pride and identity within Rangers. “To have had the honour of being made captain of this club since 2018 is something I will always be incredibly proud of. Leading this team out, wearing the armband and being trusted in that role has meant more to me than I can properly put into words.”

James Tavernier Rangers contract situation and final season focus

On Monday, Tavernier reveals Rangers have not approached with a contract extension, confirming the exit timing. The current deal runs until the season’s end, after which the captain will depart. That clarity allows planning for a future without Tavernier while ensuring this campaign’s targets remain at the centre of squad efforts.

Despite the confirmed departure, the defender makes clear that commitment will not drop during the run-in. “There is still a season to finish, and we are fully focused on pushing for the league title,” Tavernier added. “I will continue to give absolutely everything, as I always have, until the very last day. My focus right now is on finishing this season the right way, together.”

Tavernier’s decision closes a significant chapter for Rangers, with an influential player preparing for one last push. The club still challenge strongly for the Premiership, helped by Tavernier’s experience and output. Whatever follows after the campaign, the numbers, trophies and leadership across 11 seasons ensure the right-back leaves a lasting mark at Ibrox.