Garner says thanks to PNE after completing Rangers switch

PNE confirmed all the relevant paperwork had been completed on Monday afternoon with the striker moving to Ibrox for a fee believed to be £1.7 million.

It concludes a transfer which took several days to finalise, Garner having first been given permission to talk to the Scottish giants last Tuesday after expressing an interest in making the move.

In a statement the fans’ favourite, who has signed a three-year-deal north of the border, said: “I would like to thank all the staff, players and fans for their support during my time at the club.

“The manager put a lot of faith in me and I am grateful to him and all the staff for their help in developing me further as a player.

“All the team-mates I have played with at PNE are top lads and I know they will do great things at Deepdale.

“It was a very hard decision for me to leave, if only because of the amazing backing I have had from the fans.

“They took me to their hearts and I couldn’t have asked for any more and I leave with some amazing memories; not least the promotion at Wembley, which was as special for every fan as it was for the players, staff and myself.

“Thank you again – I will always follow the club and wish everyone at Deepdale the very best for the future.”

Signed in January 2013, the 28-year-old PNE fan scored 57 goals in 151 games for the Lilywhites.