Philippe Clement Persuade Ibrox Board to award his “Favorite”£8000 per week defender a new contract

Philippe Clement Persuade Ibrox Board to award his “Favorite”£8000 per week defender a new contract

Leon Balogun is expected to leave Rangers this summer,

despite the fact that Philippe Clement clearly likes him, according to Derek Ferguson.

Rangers Review columnist Joshua Barrie stated (22 February) that he would be astonished if the experienced centre-back was to sign a new contract at Ibrox, given his present contract expires at the end of June.

The 35-year-old has made 11 Scottish Premiership appearances since returning from QPR in the summer, although Connor Goldson and John Souttar have been Clement’s favorite duo this season.

Ferguson, an ex-Rangers player, described Balogun as “excellent” and “fantastic” in an exclusive interview with Ibrox News,

but admitted that Clement may move him on to make room for new signings in the summer.

“He’s been fantastic for us, and the boss appears to enjoy him as well. Again, as good as he has done,

I believe he is getting along,” he remarked.

“With the manager, he’s attempting to bring in his own men, which should free up another wage.

If he does leave, he will do so with our permission, as I think he has been excellent.

“That’s not just at the park; it’s behind the scenes in the dressing room, which is significant in my opinion.

I don’t see him receiving another contract; perhaps it’s because of his age.

Will Leon Balogun sign a new Rangers contract at Ibrox?

Balogun is a popular figure in the stands at Ibrox and with his teammates in the dressing room.

Unfortunately, he’s not getting any younger, and Clement will want to continue creating his own squad at Ibrox.

It indicates that, at 35 and out of contract, Balogun is someone who should be released this summer, notwithstanding his popularity.

All of this contributes to the fact that Rangers will most likely not offer Balogun a new deal this summer.

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