Leon King has confirmed his exit from Rangers in a heartwarming social media post.
The 22-year-old, who spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Championship side Ayr United, is out of contract at the end of the season, with his departure from his boyhood club now confirmed by the player himself.
On his Instagram account, King said:
“Rangers… after 17 amazing years, the childhood dream of that 5-year-old me comes to a halt.
“Will be forever grateful for every opportunity I got to pull on that famous jersey and badge. To even play 1 game for this club I’d have lived out a dream I never thought would be possible.
“To finish this part of my Rangers career with 50 games, a league title, Scottish Cup & League Cup trophy, and to reach a European final, as well as some unbelievable experiences and nights at Ibrox and on the continent, I’ll be forever grateful.
“I’ve met some amazing people along the way who have shaped me to be who I am today… to every one of my academy staff and coaches who are amazing, you helped me from a 5-year-old boy into the man I am today….
“Also, to the staff no one gets to see, thank you for everything!
“A special mention to the guys in the building who drive to make the club what it was and what it should be every single day, David Lavery, Steve Walker & Jimmy Bell, to name a few, thank you!
“Thank you to Steven Gerrard for giving me that first chance at 16 to play for my boyhood club & to Giovanni Van Bronckhorst for the trust and giving me the experience of playing Champions League football, memories will last a lifetime.
“My teammates, thank you all for some unbelievable memories over the years; these won’t ever be forgotten!
“Finally, you, the fans. Thank you all for the support over my time at the club, for now I’ll go back to being one of you and be part of the club from afar.
“Until next time, thank you, Rangers.”
King made 42 appearances in all competitions for Rangers during his time with the club.