GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: A general view during the pre-season friendly match between Rangers and Newcastle at Ibrox Stadium on July 18, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
John Lundstram has revealed he “would love to stay” at Rangers as he enters the final months of his contract at Ibrox.
The 29-year-old midfielder’s current contract expires in the summer after he signed with the team from Sheffield United in July 2021.
Philippe Clement has been an important player for the Belgian manager, and Lundstram has been impressed with the impact he has had at the Govan club since taking over from Michael Beale in October. Lundstram responded, “I have never shied away from saying how much I love the club and I would love to stay but it is obviously between me and the club to sort it out,” when asked about the possibility of a contract extension.
“Obviously, I hope so (it is in the works), but that is between the club and me. I would really like to stay.”
As Scottish premier football takes a break for the winter, Rangers’ 3-1 victory against Kilmarnock at Ibrox on Tuesday leaves Clement’s team eight points behind Premiership leaders Celtic with two games remaining.
After defeating Aberdeen 1-0 at Hampden Park in the Viaplay Cup final last month, the Light Blues advanced to the Europa League round of 16 by defeating Real Betis in December. The trophy room at Ibrox already houses the Viaplay Cup.
Lundstram, who has winner’s medals in two major cup competitions and who assisted Rangers in getting to the 2022 Europa League final, when they were defeated by Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties, will return with confidence following the break.
“There is still everything to play for,” he declared. We’re still competing in every competition; we’re vying for the Scottish Cup, the league, and a spot in the Europa League last 16. There’s a lot to fight for.
“We are recovering guys from injuries, and I’m confident we can fight on all fronts if we keep the injuries to a minimum.
“There is a great deal of belief inside us because we have demonstrated in the past that we can succeed in all of them.
