Popular Post esquire8 42,756 Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 Big news. Was out of contract this summer and had alot of big clubs down south wanting his signature. .Williamson., kelvd1873, shaka and 23 others 26 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvd1873 7,159 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Signed a new contract until 2024👍🏻 Hadron Collider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RFC55 108,943 Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 Superb, that's twice we've managed to keep the boy. Needs to kick on now mitre_mouldmaster, Negri's lovechild, Laudrup1984 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,923 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Great news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvd1873 7,159 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Please merge with other thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,732 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Good news but not a long entension? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post esquire8 42,756 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 RANGERS can today announce Academy graduate Leon King has signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2024. The 17 year-old has already made two first-team appearances last season, and has been a familiar figure in matchday squads for Giovanni van Bronckhorst in recent weeks. Another product of the club’s youth Academy, King has combined his first-team involvement this season with appearances in the varied B Team programme, which has seen him tested thus far in the Lowland League, UEFA Youth League, SPFL Trust Trophy and City of Glasgow Cup. King has also been capped at multiple youth levels by the Scotland national team, and is currently a regular member of the under-19 squad. He has followed the clear pathway from the Academy to the first-team, and will now attempt to add more appearances in van Bronckhorst’s squad in the coming months and years. Sporting Director, Ross Wilson, commented: “Leon is a great kid and one that I’m delighted will continue on his journey at Rangers. “Over the last couple of seasons Leon has already played in the Rangers first-team and had significant training exposure with our first-team group. He’s handled everything that we’ve challenged him with so far, and the support that he’s received across the club to aid his development has been excellent. “It’s important that every one of our young players at this stage has a clear plan and for Leon he will now move into the first-team group under Giovanni van Bronckhorst on a permanent basis between now and the end of the season.” Head of Academy, Craig Mulholland, added: “Leon is at an exciting stage in his development journey and we are delighted that it will continue at Rangers. “His plan over a number of years has been very carefully managed and we have achieved several key objectives – maximising contact time via our Boclair Academy programme, appropriate player challenge playing and training several years ahead of his own age group, regular exposure to ‘best v best’ cross-border competition, early exposure at age 16 to playing against men’s first teams via our B Team project and a significant opportunity to train and learn from the first-team squad. “Leon has met all of these challenges head-on and deserves this new contract. These carefully designed experiences, combined with his own dedication and attitude to maximising his potential, should make the next few years an exciting time for Leon.” Probably a big part in him signing.... real boydie9, shaka, kelvd1873 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvd1873 7,159 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Just now, The Specky Liar said: Good news but not a long entension? Was out of contract in the summer I believe so 2 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,532 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Smashin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Specky Liar said: Good news but not a long entension? Think it works for both parties. If he has not broken through by then, he will be able to go find a club where he can. If he breaks through and is getting game time, then I would imagine he will be open to signing a longer contract on more money. SPWF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helicopter Sundae 5,988 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvd1873 7,159 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Hopefully Goldson next… Amokachi and My Fathers Scarf 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1872 3,708 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 He must be buzzing. 17 y/o and officially part of the first team squad now. Still very young but hope he kicks on and enjoys a good few years with us before being the next multimillion sale. Should give him a game v Stirling. falkirkNS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamMunny 3,237 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Brilliant news. From what I've read he's meant to be a top talent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 42,756 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 12 minutes ago, kelvd1873 said: Was out of contract in the summer I believe so 2 years Because he is under 18 his contract can't exceed 3 years. Drunk and disorderly., kelvd1873, dee9 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 Would much rather him as one of our 4 CHs than Simpson that’s for sure. Has a lot of admirers down south so if he can get some game time and another new contract in the next 2 years he’ll likely get a big move & big fee. NorthernLights, graeme_4, Moody Blue and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheKingObv 10,646 Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 Selling players like Patterson for £12 million shows there's no point in the youth system and the youth players Close it all down. SkylineBlue, magic8ball, lidorfc and 12 others 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvd1873 7,159 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, esquire8 said: Because he is under 18 his contract can't exceed 3 years. Didn’t know that, cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,923 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Hopefully Rory Wilson is next to sign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 42,756 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, kelvd1873 said: Didn’t know that, cheers Though he is 18 in 2 weeks that situation probably didn't benefit him the same way this does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblueyonder 11,156 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 15 minutes ago, kelvd1873 said: clear pathway ah man that's me triggered again. ForeverAndEver 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 30,887 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, eskbankloyal said: Would much rather him as one of our 4 CHs than Simpson that’s for sure. Has a lot of admirers down south so if he can get some game time and another new contract in the next 2 years he’ll likely get a big move & big fee. £16 million has a nice ring to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1984 25,100 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Great news. Hopefully he can get a bit of game time when we’re comfortable Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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