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Balogun Joins Aribo in Rangers

By Daily Sports on July 25, 2020

Scottish Premiership side Rangers have announced the signing of Leon Balogun on a year contract with an option of an extension.

The Nigeria international became a free agent after leaving Championship side Wigan Athletic at the end of the 2019-20 season.

The 32-year-old moved to England in 2018 from Bundesliga side Mainz 05 before teaming up with the Latics after finding game-time difficult to come by with the Seagulls.

The defender, who arrived Wigan initially on loan in January, was signed permanently until the end of the 2019-20 season.

The Super Eagles centre-back featured in 11 league games for the Latics but his effort was not enough to help the side avoid relegation after they were handed a 12-point deduction.

On Friday, Rangers heralded the signing of the defender after a successful medical examination and he will link up with his compatriot Joe Aribo at the club.

“I am pleased to secure the signature of Leon. He is an experienced centre half who will add strength and depth to our squad,” Rangers manager Steven Gerrard told the club website.

“Leon has just finished a round of competitive fixtures with Wigan so will hit the ground running. He’s a positive and bright character and we are looking forward to his influence around the group” (Goal)

•PHOTO: Leon Balogun

Source Daily Sports

Posted July 25, 2020