IT was back in July when the bombshell news dropped that Todd Cantwell had asked to leave Rangers. But just a few months after the midfielder headed for the Ibrox exit door, he's opened the door to an incredible return to the club. 5 Todd Cantwell left Rangers for Blackburn in the summer Credit: Getty 5 He was sidelined during pre-season with the Gers Credit: Willie Vass 5 He spent just 18 months at Ibrox Credit: Willie Vass Cantwell , 26, joined Rangers in January 2023 and was Michael Beale's first signing.
Arriving from Norwich, the former England under-21 star quickly became a fans' favourite. Cantwell remained a key man heading into his first full season as a Rangers player and was part of the side that won the League Cup a year ago . But his relationship with Philippe Clement , who had replaced Beale as manager in October, appeared a strained one.
READ MORE RANGERS STORIES MILLER TIME Lennon Miller watched by Celtic, Rangers and FIVE English Premier League clubs FREE BETS Deposit & Bet £10 to Get £60 in free bets for Scottish football at William Hill In particular, Clement's decision to substitute Cantwell during the FIRST-HALF of a Europa League clash with Aris Limassol at Ibrox raised plenty of eyebrows. However, Cantwell continued to play a key role throughout the campaign. But as it turned out, it would be his ONLY full season as a Rangers player.
Cantwell was left on the sidelines as the Light Blues began their pre-season campaign. Most read in Football WEIR WE GO.
