Ross Wilson and Glasgow Rangers have confirmed that Peter Lovenkrands has left his role as a coach at the club's academy.

Lovenkrands signed for the Gers as a player for £1.98m in 2000, and soon became a cult hero for the Ibrox outfit, scoring 37 goals in 89 starts in the Scottish Premiership. After pursuing his career elsewhere at the likes of Schalke 04, Newcastle United and Birmingham, he returned to the 54-time Scottish champions as a coach in 2017, first on a part-time basis and then permanently a year later.

Now, though, the Gers have confirmed his departure, saying:

"Rangers can confirm that Peter Lovenkrands is leaving the club to pursue his career elsewhere.

"Peter made over 180 appearances, scoring 54 goals for the club, winning league titles and cups including a stoppage time winner in the 2002 Scottish Cup Final.

"As a coach he has developed his off field skill set in the Rangers Academy working with various age group squads. Peter has had a positive influence on many of our young talents in the academy.

"We respect Peter’s desire to pursue his career elsewhere and would like to thank Peter for his contribution to the club as a player and a coach.

"We wish him every success in his future endeavours."

This could well indicate that the former Denmark international is looking for a more senior role somewhere else in the footballing world. Still, though, this spell with the Gers will have likely been beneficial for all involved - Lovenkrands has been able to share his experience at the highest level with those coming through the club's system, whilst the 40-year-old himself has now climbed on to the first rung of the coaching ladder.

Who knows, maybe he could return as manager of the first-team in the future!

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