David Edgar from Heart and Hand is not overly thrilled as Rangers are set to keep Leon Balogun on for another season.
The 35-year-old’s deal at Ibrox runs out at the end of June, and the Scottish Sun reported on 27 May that he will be signing a one-year extension.
Edgar states that despite liking the centre-back, it is something that the club always does, which is giving new short-term extensions to veterans.
He wrote on Twitter: “I like big Leon but isn’t this just doing what we always do? I’m not going to lose any sleep over it as he’s the only out-of-contract player who I think you can make a case for (plus as I say I like him) but surely he has to be the only one?”
Leon Balogun merits a one-year extension at Rangers
Edgar’s reservations about Gers extending Balogun’s deal for another year reflect a broader concern about the club’s approach to player retention.
While the 35-year-old has been a reliable performer for the club, particularly under Philippe Clement, the decision to keep him on is seen by some as a continuation of a pattern where the club extends the contracts of older players rather than investing in younger talents.
However, Balogun’s performance last season does justify the decision to some extent.
Despite not being a celebrated signing, he proved his worth by providing a reliable defensive presence.
His experience and leadership were invaluable, especially during key matches.
Players like Ryan Jack and John Lundstram, who have been less effective, should be evaluated critically.
While Balogun’s extension is understandable given his performance, it should not overshadow the need for a broader strategy that balances experience with youth and potential.
In other Rangers news, a player has already bid farewell to his teammates as Gers look to complete yet another summer transfer. David Edgar from Heart and Hand is not very excited about the prospect of Rangers extending Leon Balogun’s contract for another season. The 35-year-old’s contract at Ibrox expires in June, and according to the Scottish Sun report on 27 May, he is set to extend his stay by one year. Edgar mentions that although he admires the centre-back player, the club has a habit of offering short-term contract extensions to older players. I’m sorry, but it appears that there is no text provided for paraphrasing. Could you please provide the text that you would like me to paraphrase? He expressed on Twitter that he prefers big Leon but believes this situation is just following the usual pattern. He is not particularly bothered by it since Leon is the only player without a contract that he believes could be argued for. He mentioned his fondness for Leon, but questions if there are any other players in a similar situation. I’m sorry, but you haven’t provided any text for me to paraphrase. Please provide the text you would like me to paraphrase. “Leon Balogun deserves to have his contract at Rangers extended by one year.” Edgar’s concerns about Gers extending Balogun’s contract for another year show a more general worry about the club’s strategy for keeping players. – The 35-year-old has been consistent for the club, especially under Philippe Clement.
– Some view the decision to retain him as part of a trend where the club renews contracts of older players instead of focusing on young talents. I’m sorry, but you did not provide any text for paraphrasing. Could you please provide the text that you would like me to paraphrase? Balogun’s performance in the previous season partly justifies the decision. Even though he wasn’t a high-profile acquisition, he demonstrated his value by offering a dependable presence in defense. “His expertise and guidance were extremely beneficial, particularly in crucial games.” I’m sorry, but you did not provide any text to be paraphrased. Could you please provide the text that needs to be paraphrased? Once you do, I will be happy to help you paraphrase it. Players such as Ryan Jack and John Lundstram, who have not performed well, need to be assessed carefully. Balogun’s contract extension makes sense considering his performance, but it should not detract from the importance of having a comprehensive strategy that combines experienced players with younger talent and potential. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a paraphrase without the original text. Could you please provide the text you would like me to paraphrase? A player has said goodbye to his teammates in other news related to Rangers, as the club aims to finalize another transfer in the summer.
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