Centre-BackScotland30 years oldPlays for Rangers FC
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John Souttar is a centre-back born on 25 September 1996. He currently sits outside Derek McInnes' plans at Rangers FC after a failed move to Aris Thessaloniki. The Scotland international remains under contract until May 2027.
Sources describe him as an experienced leader with decent quality and an influential presence in the dressing room. Fitness issues have affected his time at Ibrox, though he retains the physical build to play centre-back at a high level. He is right-footed and stands 186 cm.
Souttar progressed through the Dundee United FC academy before joining Heart of Midlothian FC in January 2016 for €200k. He moved to Rangers in January 2022. A one-year contract extension signed in February keeps him at Ibrox, but exclusion from pre-season and the first team has pushed him toward the exit.
Aris wanted him but stalled over compensation demands after the Scottish window closed on 3 September. Interest from England persists, and a return to Rangers' defence remains possible now the transfer window has shut.
Aris Limassol is pursuing a permanent move for Rangers centre‑back John Souttar, aiming to complete the transfer before the Greek deadline, and Yahoo Sports says the deal would involve voiding his contract. His contract…