Niko Kranjcar released from his contract with Rangers

Niko Kranjcar has left Rangers after having his contract terminated by mutual consent.

The former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder had featured just once in 2018, in a cup game against Fraserburgh, after signings in the January window pushed him further down the pecking order.

With little chance of gaining a reprieve under Graeme Murty, it was decided to allow the player an early release from his contract to explore other options.

Niko Kranjcar has left Rangers. Picture: John Devlin

Kranjcar said in a statement on the Rangers website: “It’s been an honour to have been part of such a big club and to have played for such great fans, it will always remain an honour for me.

“I wish the club success in its future while I now consider the options I have on the table.”

The 81-capped Croatian international was originally recruited by former boss Mark Warburton in the summer of 2016.

His chances of making a significant impact at Ibrox were dealt a devastating blow when a major knee injury in training cut his 2016/17 season short after just three months.

He played 26 times in total under three separate managers and netted three goals.