Jack Butland leaves Rangers for Hull City in swap deal

Goalkeeper Jack Butland has confirmed his departure from Rangers, with a move to Premier League club Hull City imminent. The 33-year-old England international announced his exit in an emotional social media post, ending a three-year spell in Glasgow that began with his free transfer from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2023.

His transfer is part of a deal that will see Croatian international goalkeeper Ivor Pandur move from Hull to Rangers for a reported fee of £6 million. Butland is expected to join the newly promoted Premier League side for approximately £3 million. Rangers confirmed the signing of Pandur, who agreed to a four-year contract, earlier this week.

In a message posted on Instagram, Butland paid tribute to the Rangers supporters. "Three years ago I made a decision to join this great football club, with no hesitation and I'm so glad that I did," he wrote. "While it's been a rollercoaster, I've always tried to represent the club in the best way I can... and I leave with great pride knowing that I truly gave the fans, the club and my teammates my all." He added that the atmosphere created by the fans "will stay with me forever" and signed off by stating, "once a...