“A gem of a free transfer” – Super Eagles star flooded with fans’ worship after announcing his departure

A big part of the Gentle Blue fan base was left shocked by the Nigeria worldwide defender’s elegant goodbye message

Tremendous Eagles centre-back Leon Balogun has acquired an limitless stream of goodwill messages from many Glasgow Rangers supporters who responded to his emotional goodbye message with combined reactions.

After two profitable years on the membership, Rangers determined it was time for Balogun to maneuver on, turning down the prospect to activate the one-year extension clause in his final contract.

The Nigerian defender has been an important a part of the Gers’ success in current occasions.

Balogun performed his half as Rangers went the entire 2020-21 season unbeaten en path to profitable the membership’s first Premiership title in virtually a decade.

The 2021-22 marketing campaign has been much more eventful.

Balogun scored two necessary objectives as Rangers romped to the ultimate of the Europa League, the place they finally fell on penalties to Bundesliga facet Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Gentle Blues additionally completed runners-up to Celtic within the league race, however Balogun tasted success as Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s males lifted the Scottish Cup.

Nonetheless, Rangers determined the 33-year-old’s journey with the membership was finished.

Balogun took the information on the chin and penned an emotional message worshipping the Rangers’ ‘loopy, passionate’ supporters.

Many followers on Twitter couldn’t disguise their disgust on the membership for letting the previous Wigan Athletic ace go away so quickly.

And plenty of of these have been beneficiant with their sort phrases in praising the veteran defender, who was signed on a free, for giving his finest for his or her darling membership.

Former Tremendous Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen was amongst those that wished Balogun properly in his future endeavours.

All the perfect for the longer term, Leon.

— Austin Eguavoen (@coacheguavoen) June 19, 2022

A gem of a free switch.

— Chris McLaughlin (@ChrisMcL16) June 18, 2022

Such an aesthetic assertion from a man I feel will at all times be universally appreciated and revered by all the @RangersFC household. All the perfect for the remainder of your profession and hopefully see you again at ibrox sooner or later massive man ?

— Peter Adam (@petera1872) June 18, 2022

I’ll perpetually be gutted about Leon. True gent.

— Susan (@susan01563) June 18, 2022

tough sufficient as it’s now im crying https://t.co/TpAJHNp8hA

— The Taxi Murderer (@benclem8) June 19, 2022

All the perfect Leon, would have been completely satisfied to see you keep and am unhappy to see you go. Glad you left with some silverware and good luck in your subsequent chapter! pic.twitter.com/ZQEnzPB05e

— GVBBA1872 (@18SGBA72) June 18, 2022

Wow I’m too hungover for this ? https://t.co/lGWghXrVIm

— B (@bethwilsonxxo) June 19, 2022

All the perfect massive man, u gave every little thing for the rangers badge and that may by no means be forgotten ? pic.twitter.com/GwkgrAjQzf

— GazL (@gazzalittle) June 18, 2022

Taking my now 3v 12 months previous son to Ibrox in a few years time and also you popping out for the half time draw, and with the ability to inform him in regards to the nice reminiscences of the final 2 seasons. As soon as a Ger at all times a Ger ?⚪?

— Stuart McDonald (@DMcStu) June 18, 2022

Your contribution and love at @RangersFC won’t ever be forgotten, we’ll relive these moments in our minds till the top of days. Thanks for the enjoyment you introduced us. pic.twitter.com/SXVuPr2JMH

— Alvaro Mao (@ej_hank) June 18, 2022

Thanks for every little thing massive man, want you all the perfect sooner or later. A hero mate love you too items?

— Steven Robertson (@StevenRobb99) June 19, 2022

Legend ? https://t.co/9lifYJ2dfJ

— Harry (@harryfenion) June 19, 2022

Good luck for the longer term, going to overlook you massive man ?pic.twitter.com/cvXDmisN1l

— . (@LundstramLoyall) June 18, 2022

Undecided why Rangers are letting you go massive man. Good luck!! https://t.co/Z21sjnw0Pk

— Scott Kennedy (@wjscott_kennedy) June 19, 2022

All the perfect in your future Leon. You wer a credit score too the the membership, your self and you’ll at all times be welcomed again to ibrox as a part of the rangers household. Your a part of us now ?

— Rangers classic collector (@rangers_vintage) June 18, 2022

Crying.??? https://t.co/NKg9zm8MRj

— Gio’s_orange_order? (@GioOrangeOrder) June 19, 2022

anybody with a good footballing mind would realize it’s loopy that this man has been informed he can simply go away. Second finest defender final season. Got here in and finished a job once we wanted him. Strong 95% of the time an all spherical strong performer on the again. https://t.co/W9aBcJPC8j

— steven (@stevenwilcox72) June 18, 2022

Balogun arrived in Rangers in July 2020 on a free switch after taking in spells at Wigan, Brighton, Mainz, and Darmstadt 98, amongst a number of others.

In all competitions, Balogun made 65 appearances for Rangers, scoring twice and helping three others. He leaves two worldwide teammates – midfielder Joe Aribo and teenager Calvin Bassey – behind at Rangers.

The veteran centre-half is now one of many prime Nigerian footballers and not using a membership in the intervening time.