Leon King says it was a "no brainer" to extend his deal with Rangers after the teenage defender's new long-term contract was confirmed.
The 18-year-old has seen plenty of football this season due to the ongoing injury crisis at Ibrox and has impressed both Gio van Bronckhorst and new boss Michael Beale. Reports emerged earlier this month that he was set to sign on long-term and the club have now confirmed he has penned fresh terms that will keep him at the club for the long run.
King said: "I am just extremely happy to sign a long-term extension to my contract, it is amazing for me and my family. I have always wanted to play for this club, and I am glad that it is continuing. I have been a fan of the club ever since I was born, my whole family are Rangers fans as well and I love this club, so it was a no-brainer."
Beale added: “I am really pleased for both Leon and his family to have agreed this new contract. “He was someone we always had high hopes for when I was here previously, and it has been fantastic to see how he has developed both before I left, and in the year since. “With both Connor Goldson and Ben Davies nearing returns to the team, that will provide Leon with an even greater opportunity to learn and develop, and push on for even more appearances in the first-team.”
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