Zak Lovelace sends message to Millwall supporters following Rangers transfer

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·5 July 2022

Zak Lovelace sends message to Millwall supporters following Rangers transfer

Zak Lovelace is a player with plenty of potential as he proved last season when he became Millwall’s second youngest debutant.

The now 16-year-old made three further appearances for his side last season and as a result, Gary Rowett was keen to get him on a professional contract at the club.

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However, Rangers had their eye on the youngster for some time and yesterday it was confirmed that the player had turned down a contract at The Den to make the move to Scotland.

Millwall have expressed their frustrations over the player’s departures and not only do they lose a good player, but they now receive only compensation which is lower than a fee they would’ve got for him on a professional contract.

Giving his view on the transfer, Lovelace took to Instagram to confirm his move and wrote the caption: “I am happy to finally announce my signing for @rangersfc

“I want to first thank Millwall for all their efforts and time they have put into me. It’s been a very good three seasons from playing U13 to getting my first team debut.

“However I have decided to start a new chapter at Rangers and continue progressing in my development.”

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The Verdict:

You can understand this one from both sides. Of course Millwall are disappointed to lose a player with so much potential and one they could possibly profit from in a few years time. They clearly put a lot of effort into trying to convince him to stay too.

However, for the 16-year-old he will just be keen to develop his career at the best level he can which he obviously sees happening at Rangers as it stands.

Despite the frustration, Lovelace was keen to make sure he thanked everyone at Millwall who had helped him develop to this point and the club will no doubt hope he does well and is a positive reflection of them.