FILIP HELANDER insists he completely understands why he was freed by Rangers.
The Swedish defender is coaching with Malmo after enduring two injury-hit seasons at Ibrox.
Helander was a success after becoming a member of Gers from Bologna for £3.5million in 2019 – however the 30-year-old didn’t anticipate a brand new contract supply.
He mentioned: “The thought was that I’d come to coaching already in March.
“However then when it didn’t occur, it wasn’t actually related from their facet.
“Having been injured so long as I’ve, I perceive their scenario.
“Rangers didn’t actually know the way it might go for me.
“I haven’t been capable of play a lot soccer. It’s clear, it takes a toll on you mentally.
“You go and wait and hope, then issues don’t go as you need and so forth.
“However that’s soccer and naturally I’d have appreciated soccer to be completely different.”
Helander is eager to get his profession again on monitor this summer time and admits a return to first membership Malmo could possibly be excellent.
He mentioned: “I’m from right here, my household is from right here and Malmo has developed extremely as a membership.
“Solely by being right here have I been capable of see it. They appear to have an excellent concord within the staff, so I may undoubtedly think about that.
“However I don’t know what my choices are both. After all, if there may be curiosity from either side, it’s one thing I’ll take into consideration.”
Helander performed simply 60 instances in 4 years at Ibrox, scoring eight objectives.
He was one among 5 first-team stars who mentioned farewell to Ibrox on the finish of the season.
Of the group who took their bow after dealing with Hearts solely Scott Arfield and Ryan Kent have secured new golf equipment.
The midfielder confirmed his MLS move to Charlotte FC final week and Kent is certain for Istanbul with Fenerbahce.
Alfredo Morelos and Allan McGregor haven’t shed any mild on their future plans, although the veteran keeper is extensively anticipated to retire from the sport.
The Gers have additionally been linked with a season-long mortgage transfer for Brighton and Hove Albion ahead Abdallah Sima – and are assured in touchdown their former Europa League opponent.