Kieran Wright said on Instagram on Monday that he will leave Rangers when his contract expires this summer, bringing down the curtain on a 17-year spell at Ibrox.
The 27-year-old, who was recently on a seven-day emergency loan at Kilmarnock, shared the news as Rangers prepare for another summer of change. Jack Butland replied with an emotional message, writing: "All the best to you and the family, mate. You’ve been a pleasure to work with." Findlay Curtis, Connor Barron and Leon King also sent Wright their best wishes.
Wright first joined Rangers in 2008 and has spent almost all of his senior career in the club’s system, making his announcement a rare moment of closure in a squad that is again expected to change. Rangers are due to undergo another overhaul in the summer transfer window, and the goalkeeping department is one area that needs attention.
That is where Wright’s departure matters beyond sentiment. Butland’s own performances have left much to be desired at times, and Rangers still need to name their new skipper before the 2025-26 season begins. Wright’s exit removes one familiar presence from a position group already under scrutiny, and it leaves the club with another decision to make in a busy summer.
For Wright, the move ends a long association with one club. For Rangers, it is another sign that the rebuild is not finished yet.
