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Alan Galindo

Ryan Kent put through Fenerbahce paces as post-Rangers life at Turkish giants gets underway

Ryan Kent has kicked off life at Fenerbahce after being snapped during his first training sessions.

The former Rangers star departed Glasgow at the end of the campaign on a free transfer for a new challenge after spending five years with the Ibrox side. Initially signed on loan by Steven Gerrard, he then made a permanent £7millon move to the Light Blues and went on to play 218 times in total scoring 33 goals and providing 56 assists. He's penned a four-year deal with his new employers after touching down in Turkey before getting his new chapter underway.

He paid tribute to his former club last week with an emotional address online, he posted: "My time at Ibrox is something I will remember for the rest of my life. As a Liverpool academy player I followed Steven and Mick on loan - but that soon became 5 years as I immediately fell in love with the club and fans and have made some memories that I will look back on with great happiness.

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"As a kid it is a dream to play in European competitions, win leagues and cups, but to do that in front of the Ibrox crowds is something else entirely, it’s a privilege.

"And to all my team-mates, management team and backroom staff past and present, thank you for everything and I’ll miss you all.

"Now it is time for me to begin an exciting new chapter in my career and continue my footballing journey as a player elsewhere - but I will forever carry Rangers in my heart.

"I look forward to cheering you on to success in the SPL next season. Simply The Best."

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