Scott Arfield sends emotional goodbye message to Rangers fans as he salutes ‘the best man at the club’
SCOTT ARFIELD has penned a heartfelt message to the Rangers fans and key staff at the club as he prepares for pastures new.
Arfield, 34, is one of several veterans who have not been offered new contracts at Ibrox for beyond this season.
He will exit alongside stalwart Allan McGregor, while fellow star men Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent will also join him in leaving the club.
Arfield signed for Rangers in 2018 as one of the first men in the door during the Steven Gerrard era, arriving from Burnley on a four-year deal.
He would go on to play 233 times for the Light Blues, scoring 43 goals - many of which seemed to come in big games or late on in matches. His double against Aberdeen this season was an example of that.
A boyhood Rangers fan, Arfield said he had enjoyed an "incredible ride" during his time at Ibrox, where he won a league title, a Scottish Cup and played in the Europa League final run in 2021-22.
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Arfield has hinted he'd like to be back at Ibrox in some capacity in the future but for now his plan is to continue playing.
Before his next move, he took the time to send a long message of gratitude to the Rangers fans and to several staff behind the scenes at the club.
He wrote on Instagram: "After five years the time has finally come to say goodbye to this incredible football club.
"I want to put on record my sincere thanks to all the people along the way from Gav and Caroline at the front door to the kit men, physios and sports scientists, led by the best man at the club Davie Lavery (Disco), analysts, kitchen staff, media team, Katy and Hannah looking after us in the office, and my team mates and coaching staff for making this such an incredible experience.
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"From 55 to Seville, the Scottish Cup and everything else in between, it's been some ride.
"But none are more important than you, the fans. Players will come and go but you remain the one true constant at the football club. Your support was never taken for granted. The reception I received on my last ever Rangers appearance at Ibrox will live with me and my family forever.
"It's been an absolute pleasure. All the best, keep smiling.
"Scotty Arf."
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