Watch Fashion Sakala Saudi transfer unveiling as Rangers exit prompts big bucks critics dig and 'limitless ambition'

Fashion Sakala has been unveiled as the latest Saudi Pro League signing - as his new club takes subtle aim at the big-spending critics.

Ibrox boss Michael Beale confirmed last week that the forward would not be involved against Kilmarnock - an eventual 1-0 defeat - on the opening day of the Premiership season as he discussed a transfer. Now Rangers have confirmed that Sakala has left the club to take up an offer at Al-Fayha, having reportedly turned down a move to the club earlier this summer.

The 26-year-old joined the club in 2021 from Belgian side KV Oostende, and went on to score 24 goals with 15 assists in 91 matches. He leaves with a Scottish Cup winners' medal to his name. Sakala announced his Rangers exit on Monday night but now has revealed why he's gone to Saudi Arabia, with the club including a dig at the nation's top flight in the English press, including a headline that reads 'Saudi Pro League is dangerous upstart in football's new era. Sakala has delivered a clear response: "A vision like no other nation. Where limitless ambition and rising aspiration drive us forward.

"Everybody is talking about it. I am proud to be part of it, I am Fashion Sakala, Al-Fayha is my destination."

Beale said of the departing forward: “Fashion Sakala was a hugely popular person in our squad and played an important role in the team from the moment I arrived as manager. On the pitch, he scored and assisted a number of goals, whilst off the pitch his infectious personality and natural enthusiasm made him an outstanding teammate.

“He departs the club for a very good opportunity in Saudi Arabia and everyone at Rangers wishes Fashion and his family every success in the future. He leaves Rangers with a lot of friends and a big good