Balogun Contract Extension At Rangers Excites Gerrard

  Balogun Contract Extension At Rangers Excites Gerrard By Sampson Adedeji Manager of Scottish Premier League side Glasgow Rangers, Steven Gerrard has expressed his excitement as the club extends the deal of Nigeria's Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun for one more season, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The 32-year old joined the Scottish champions last summer from the English Premier League side,  Brighton Hove Albion one a year deal which will end at the end of the ongoing season. Liverpool legend was extremely delighted and hope that Balogun will continue to influence the team positively. “I am delighted to secure the services of Leon for another year. Leon has been a consistent performer for me this season and has played a key role in strengthening our defence. “His professionalism is obvious both on the field and in the dressing room as well. He is a role model for other players and has been a very positive influence within the squad. “Although he is now 32, he can clearly continue to have a key influence in our squad for another year. I know that he is still ambitious to become a better version of himself and I know he is hungry for more success," he said.