Turning just 24, Gedion joined Rangers on a season long deal from Arsenal in the summer of 2015 as manager Mark Warburton looked to reshape the squad in his quest to achieve promotion back to the top flight.
The 18 year old made his debut in a thumping 5-0 League Cup win over Airdrieonians at the Excelsior Stadium. Zelalem certainly fitted the profile of Warburton’s ‘total football’ philosophy, he was talented on the ball, always trying to play with his head up and able to pick out a pass. The over physical nature of Scottish Football was far less compatible with his slight frame but, at that level, the midfield trio of Halliday, Holt and Zelalem were able to produce some good moments particularly in the early part of the season.
His ice cool composure during the Scottish Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out win over Celtic was certainly to be admired for such a young and inexperienced player. Whilst the Final would prove to be a massive disappointment on what was his farewell appearance, young Gedion did return to Arsenal with a Championship winners medal having played his part in the journey back to the top of Scottish Football. In all, he made 28 appearances for the Club.

by Rick Plews