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Bougherra leaves Rangers with parting shot

Ex-Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra was severely critical of the club for its contract negotiations. The Algeria international was offered a two-year Ibrox extension while other team-mates Allan McGregor and Steven Davis received lengthy contracts.

Bougherra completed his move to Qatari outfit Lekhwiya last week, and the 28-year-old felt he should have been offered terms in line with his team-mates.

"I was in my last year with Rangers and I had choices to make," explained Bougherra.

"I either stayed until the end of the season and run out my contract, with the risk that I get injured along the way and find myself without a club next season, or extend my contract at Rangers.

"The proposed extension that Rangers made me had the same financial terms as my present contract - virtually the same pay.

"It wasn't what I was expecting, especially at my age.

"Also, I was offered an extension of two years only, while two or three players at Rangers got five-year contracts. It made me feel sick in my heart."

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