Rangers terminate Joey Barton's contract

Former England international departs Ibrox with immediate effect

Barton joined Rangers in the summer of 2016, but has struggled to make an impact at Ibrox

Rangers have announced that they have agreed to terminate the contract of midfielder Joey Barton with immediate effect.

Barton joined Rangers in the summer of 2016, but has struggled to make an impact at Ibrox. The 34-year-old has made just eight appearances for the Gers, and has been suspended by the club on two occasions.

Barton's departure comes as no surprise, as he has been linked with a move away from Ibrox for some time. The former England international has been critical of Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha in recent weeks, and it is clear that he has no future at the club.

Barton's departure will free up space in the Rangers squad, and it will be interesting to see if Caixinha makes any further additions to his team before the transfer window closes.