Transfer Update: Rangers Release Super Eagles Defender

Transfer Update: Rangers Release Super Eagles Defender

Sampson Adedeji

Scottish Premier League side Rangers have announced that Nigerian defender Leon Balogun has left the club after his contract expired," BSNsports.com.ng understands.

The 33-year-old joined the Ibrox club in the summer of 2020 from Wigan and was part of the squad that won the Scottish Premier League title under Steven Gerrard.

Balogun went on to sign a one-year contract extension at Ibrox, and made 65 appearances, scoring two goals.

It comes after the 33-year-old revealed a deep desire to sign a new deal, saying he had forged a strong bond with the club.

The club announced the news on social media, writing: “Rangers can today confirm that Leon Balogun and Andy Firth will depart the club following the expiration of their contracts.

“Everyone at Ibrox wishes Leon and Andy well for the next move in their career.”

Balogun played a role in the just-concluded season as Rangers played in the Europa League final and also emerged the champion of the Scottish Cup.