Former Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack is weighing up the next step of his career as his contract with Turkish TFF 1st League side Esenler Erokspor approaches its conclusion.
Jack, now 33, has entered the final six months of his deal and is free to speak to clubs about a potential pre-contract agreement.
With his future in Turkey uncertain, the experienced midfielder is expected to attract interest from multiple markets as he considers whether to continue playing or draw the curtain on a career that has delivered both silverware and setbacks in equal measure.
The Scotland international departed Ibrox in the summer of 2024 after seven seasons with Rangers, released by then manager Philippe Clement.
During his time in Govan, Jack established himself as a key figure in some of the club’s most memorable modern moments. He was part of the side that ended Rangers nine-year wait for a league title by winning the Scottish Premiership in 2021, lifted the Scottish Cup in 2022, and featured in the squad that reached the UEFA Europa League final in Seville later that same year.
Although injuries denied him a place on the pitch for the 2023 League Cup final victory over his former club Aberdeen, Jack remains fondly remembered for celebrating the triumph by lifting the trophy from the Edmiston House balcony alongside his teammates - a moment that captured both his importance to the group and his connection with the support.
Jack originally joined Rangers on a free transfer in 2017 under Pedro Caixinha, arriving from Pittodrie amid significant expectation as he had captained the Dons side that finished ahead of Rangers the previous season.
His early months at Ibrox were turbulent, collecting four red cards in his first season, but he steadily matured into a dependable and influential presence. Under Steven Gerrard, Jack became a cornerstone of the midfield, forming effective partnerships with the likes of Glen Kamara, Scott Arfield and Steven Davis.
In total, Jack made 210 appearances for Rangers, scoring 16 goals and captaining the side on numerous occasions. However, recurring injury issues began to take their toll in his later years at the club, limiting his availability and consistency.
His subsequent move to the Turkish second tier raised eyebrows, but it offered a fresh start away from the intense scrutiny of Scottish football.
Internationally, Jack’s prospects appear less certain. He has not been capped since leaving Rangers and now looks unlikely to feature in Steve Clarke’s plans for the World Cup finals in North America this summer - a factor that may weigh heavily on his decision-making.
Previously linked with a move to Dundee, it remains to be seen whether interest from Scotland will be revived.
Opportunities may also emerge further afield, with Australia mentioned as a possible destination should Jack choose to extend his playing career.
For now, the midfielder faces a crossroads. Whether he opts for one final challenge, a return closer to home, or decides that his body has endured enough, Ryan Jack’s next move, on or off the pitch, will be watched closely by Rangers supporters who remember his contribution with lasting respect.