NATHAN PATTERSON has penned an emotional farewell to Rangers after making a big money move to the Premier League.

The Scotland international has linked up with Rafa Benitez at Everton and in return landed his former club a record transfer fee.

It is understood Rangers will recieve around £16million for Patterson and he was quick to thank his boyhood club as hailed the Ibrox support.

Writing on Twitter he said: "It is hard to put into words what Rangers Football Club means to me, but I'll try. The day I made my debut was the best day of my life.

"The day we won number 55 will live with me forever. It took a lot of hard work and dedication to make it this far, and I hope every Rangers supporter knows I gave absolutely everything for the club for the past 13 years.

"I am one of you, a fan, who was lucky enough to play for the club they love. Thank you to my family for the sacrifices you made for me.

"Thank you to Steven Gerrard, Steve Clarke and all their coaches for having faith in me and helping me realise my ambition for club and country.

"Thank you to every coach from under-8s onwards who gave me their help and guidance along the way. And thank you to my agent, Grant Smith, who
has believed in me and supported me from day one.

"I will always support this great club, and I wish Gio, his coaches and my friends - the players, all the best this season and beyond.

"I will be back in the future with the supporters in the stands, cheering on the team.
I arrived here as a boy with a dream. I leave as a man with the most amazing memories. Thank you, for everything.

"Nathan. PS. WATP"