Ridvan Yilmaz submits Rangers transfer request, agreement reached for exit
Carla Devine
Carla Devine
Sun 1 June 2025 14:57, UK
Ridvan Yilmaz could be on his way out of Rangers this summer.
The 49ers Enterprises have finally completed their takeover at Ibrox and supporters will be looking ahead to the summer transfer window, excited by the prospect of who could be signed.
However, there is set to be movement both ways and Yilmaz is one of those who is not likely to be part of the new era in Glasgow.
Rangers stadium
Yilmaz could leave Ibox. (Credit: Imago)
Yilmaz agrees deal to go to Turkey
Yilmaz was being linked with a move away from Rangers in the final run of the season, after what has been a difficult campaign for the left-back.
Fitness struggles saw the 24-year-old make just 17 Scottish Premiership appearances this season, meaning he dropped down the pecking order as Jefte emerged to take his place.
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Yilmaz has not been able to stay fit for Rangers this season.
However, last month, the Turkiye international confirmed that he had no intention of leaving Ibrox this summer and was out of the squad due to not needing to be risked.
With two years left on his contract, though, it seems as though that intention has changed, with an exit to his native Turkiye now on the cards.
According to Turkish outlet Sprox (1 June), Besiktas have held talks to see Yilmaz return to his former club.
The report states that an agreement has been reached with the 24-year-old, and talks with Rangers are now progressing positively to get the deal over the line.
Yilmaz is keen on the move and submitted a transfer request to help to facilitate an exit from Ibrox this summer.
49ers Enterprises chief Paraag Marathe
The 49ers have plenty of work to do at Rangers. (Credit: Imago)
Rangers can let Yilmaz go
With the 49ers having now arrived at Ibrox, there will be plenty going on in preparation for the new campaign.
The new owners first have to choose who will be at the helm before the transfer work can get going, but things are expected to be ambitious.
While there does need to be a level of slow growth in order to comply with PSR regulations, compared to where they have been of late, the future at Rangers should be positive.
With that in mind, letting Yilmaz go will not be a hard decision for the Gers to make, especially if he is keen on the exit himself.
With two years left on his contract, the Light Blues have the opportunity to get some cash for him while also offloading someone who doesn’t seem to have the fitness to be available as much as necessary.
With other options ahead of him too, this seems like a no brainer.
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