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James Tavernier will leave Rangers this summer after 11 years, but remains focused on winning the league title this season. He confirmed he has not been offered a new deal yet.
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James Tavernier has confirmed his 11-year spell at Rangers will end this summer, but the captain insists "this isn't the end just yet", with the team "fully focused on pushing for the league title".
The 34-year-old, who joined from Wigan in 2015, confirmed earlier this week he had not yet been offered a new deal.
He has now revealed his time at Ibrox will conclude at the end of the season, which he hopes will end in a second Scottish Premiership title triumph.
"After a lot of thought, I've made the decision that this will be my final season at the club," Tavernier said on Instagram.
"This hasn't been an easy decision. This club has been a huge part of my life and my family's over the past 11 years.
"It's given me so much, both on and off the pitch. From the moment I arrived, I've always tried to give everything I had to represent it in the right way.
"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."
Tavernier has already captained Rangers to a Scottish top-flight title in 2021, as well as a Scottish Cup, a League Cup and a Europa League final.
He has achieved that while providing remarkable attacking output from right-back, contributing a combined goals and assists tally of 292 over 562 games.
Despite now not being a guaranteed starter, Tavernier has still featured from the off in 36 of his 49 appearances this term and is Rangers' top scorer with 14 goals.
Tavernier will hope to add another Premiership medal to his collection as Rangers go into their final five Premiership fixtures just one point behind leaders Hearts.
"We've shared the highs and the lows together and some truly incredible moments along the way," he added.
"These include lifting the Scottish Cup, League Cup, our journey to a European final and those unforgettable European nights at Ibrox against Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, where the atmosphere was something I will never forget.
James Tavernier has decided that this season will be his final one at Rangers, citing the need for change after 11 years at the club.
While Tavernier has not specified his future plans, he emphasized that this isn't the end for him, suggesting he may pursue new opportunities.
Tavernier aims to help Rangers secure the Scottish Premiership title in his last season with the club.

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"It also includes winning the league title and delivering 55, a moment that meant everything to this club and its supporters and one I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
"This isn't the end just yet. There is still a season to finish and we are fully focused on pushing for the league title. I will continue to give absolutely everything, as I always have, until the very last day."
Rangers fans, what do you think of the news that Tavernier is departing after 11 years? And how will you reflect on his time at the club? Send us your thoughts.
[BBC]