Former Newcastle participant Tavernier was signed by Mark Warburton from Wigan in the summertime of 2015, when Rangers had been within the Scottish Championship.
He helped the Ibrox facet win that division and captained the facet within the absence of the injured Lee Wallace as Warburton made approach for Pedro Caixinha.
When Steven Gerrard arrived as Rangers supervisor in 2018, Tavernier grew to become captain full-time as Wallace’s contract ran down and was pivotal a part of the Gerrard title-winning group, Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s Europa League ultimate and Scottish Cup-winning facet and Philippe Clement’s League Cup victors.
Tavernier additionally wore the armband throughout Graeme Murty, Michael Beale, Barry Ferguson and Russell Martin’s transient stints as boss. This season below Danny Rohl since October, the defender has not been an computerized starter, with Dujon Sterling typically most popular at right-back.
Jack Butland and Nico Raskin have deputised as captain, with each nonetheless below contract subsequent season.
“We have shared the highs and the lows collectively and a few really unimaginable moments alongside the best way,” Tavernier mentioned.
“To all of the gamers I’ve shared the pitch and dressing room with over time, thanks. The bonds that we have constructed, the battles we have been via and the recollections we have created are what make this sport so particular.
“To the workers who work tirelessly behind the scenes each single day, thanks for every thing you have accomplished for me and the for the group. Your help typically goes unseen, nevertheless it has by no means gone unappreciated.
“And to the followers, your help house and away, via each excessive and each tough second has meant greater than I can ever absolutely specific. You’re the coronary heart and soul of this membership and it has been a privilege to play in entrance of you.”
Tavernier added “this is not the top simply but”, with out confirming the place he could be subsequent season.
Second-placed Rangers are in a three-way struggle to win the Scottish Premiership, with Hearts one level forward and Celtic two factors off the Ibrox facet and 5 video games to play.
“There may be nonetheless a season to complete and we’re absolutely targeted on pushing for the league title,” Tavernier mentioned. “I’ll proceed to offer completely every thing, as I all the time have till the final day.
“My focus proper now’s on ending this season the precise approach, collectively.”
