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David Irvine

Ridvan Yilmaz rules out Rangers transfer amid 'perfect' gush

Ridvan Yilmaz reckons Ibrox was "perfect" as he tasted his first win over Celtic.

The full-back hailed Rangers' 3-0 win in the final derby meeting between the side's this season.

And Yilmaz ruled out any speculation of a possible exit from Rangers as he insisted the victory won't be his last over Celtic.

After playing 90 minutes in the win, Yilmaz tweeted: "My first Old Firm victory, but not the last one great team performance and spirit at the perfect IBROX#ready"

Yilmaz had previously been tipped to leave Rangers this season after struggling for game time behind Borna Barisic.

Speculation had suggested Yilmaz could return to Turkey just months into his Ibrox deal, but the defender has shut down the suggestion with his social media post.

On Yilmaz, Beale previously commented: “We have an outstanding left-back in Borna and an outstanding young one in Ridvan as well.

“He was bought with an eye on the future and creating competition as we lost a fantastic one in the summer in Calvin Bassey.

"Just before he got injured he started to excite the fans with what he could bring. He’s a different type of attacking full-back. He arrives and runs past the wide player whereas Borna is someone who has that fantastic crossing.

"It’s a lovely blend to have. And then you can pick and choose which one you would have and when.”

And chairman John Bennett said: “We haven’t seen enough of them but we will do. You take another young player, Yilmaz.

“Yes, we spent significant money on that transfer but we signed him for five years, not five weeks or five months.”

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