Michael Beale has addressed the imminent departures of five Rangers players this summer.

Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Kent, Allan McGregor, Scott Arfield, and Filip Helander will all leave the club upon the expiry of their contracts at the end of this season.

The news was announced by the Ibrox side this morning. 

And Beale, speaking to the media, has addressed the decision surrounding each of the five players.

He said: "Individually excellent, as a group we are losing a lot of experience.

"McGregor, hall of fame and many fantastic moments for this club.

"Helander had an amazing partnership with Goldson and was a big loss for us with injury. Arfield, as a man and as a person has been fantastic around the place. A difficult decision but the best one for all parties.

"Kent has had some big moments for this club, an excellent player for Rangers. Morelos has had an outstanding contribution for this club, the European Top Goalscorer for Rangers.

"We want to help Steven Davis through his rehab. 

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"I'm sure the fans will give the boys a big sendoff tomorrow.

"The contribution of Morelos and Kent will be looked back on very fondly over time. For us, we now have big gaps to fill. It gives people a fantastic opportunity.

"There are a few players in the squad I will have conversations with about their future and playing time for next season.

"We want to reduce the number of players in the squad and energise with age and energy. It is a fantastic club to come sign for, we want the full squad to feel close to playing.

"An unknown when he arrived Alfredo has done fantastic, looking back to our European games he has been fantastic for us. When you look at the money spent it has been a brilliant return with goal numbers and he will be remembered fondly."

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