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)
The Scottish Sun reports that Leon Balogun, a defender for Rangers, has agreed to a new one-year contract to remain at Ibrox.
On May 27, the newspaper announced on its website that the 35-year-old defender has inked a new contract with the team after making a major impression on Philippe Clement.
This summer, the Bears are anticipated to cut several of its periphery players, particularly those whose contracts are about to expire.
While Borna Barisic and John Lundstram will be permitted to relocate to Turkey this summer, Kemar Roofe has been granted permission to go. upcoming free agents John McLaughlin and Ryan Jack will probably leave too. The fact that Balogun has been granted permission to extend his contract is quite surprising.
The 35-year-old defender’s contract was set to expire this summer, but following Rangers’ 1-0 Scottish Cup final defeat to Celtic, he declared his intention to stay on.
Fantastic move by Rangers manager Philippe Clement Clement wants to add at least eight players to Ibrox this summer, with a focus on defense.
The Gers are nearing a deal to sign Jose Cordoba and have already signed Brazilian full-back Jefte. Connor Goldson, though, may not have a long future at the team after being fired prior to the season’s conclusion.
John Souttar has demonstrated his talent in spurts, but his injuries kept him out of the cup final and the run-in. His history of injuries is becoming a serious
Ben Davies, like Goldson, has not really left a lasting impression and faces an unclear future. Keeping Balogun, an accomplished defender who has gained his manager’s trust, makes a lot of sense in light of all these considerations. The Rangers made a wise choice in signing him to a new contract.
