Rangers complete free transfer of John Lundstram as midfielder pens three-year deal at Ibrox
RANGERS have completed the signing of John Lundstram on a free transfer.
The former Sheffield United star has joined on a three-year deal and joins Fashion Sakala in joining the this summer.
Lundstram played 62 times in the English Premier League in the last two seasons at the Blades before leaving at the end of his contract.
On his switch to Rangers, he told the: "I spoke with the manager and he sold the club to me, and I was just taken aback by his ambition, vision and drive.
"I know Glasgow is like Liverpool - a proper football city with proper football fans, and I know the people are very similar and I am buzzing to be a part of the atmosphere I am moving into.
"Having played in the Premiership, he has the undoubted quality to enhance our midfield with his technical ability and physicality and I was impressed with his attitude and ambition when we spoke over recent weeks.
Sporting Director Ross Wilson expressed his delight at getting the signing over the line.
And says the midfielder was a major transfer target this summer.
He said: “John was a major transfer target as part of our squad plan this summer so naturally I am delighted that he becomes a Rangers player today.
"We quietly worked hard at this deal in the background whilst understanding there was a lot of competition for his signature.
"John has long been admired by Steven and there’s no better judge of a midfield player in my book.
"His desire to make John a Rangers player will have been a massive plus in John’s decision making I am sure. We know John’s qualities and we know that in joining our team, with the quality we already have, his game will elevate further still.
"He will particularly relish playing in the style of Rangers team that we have and playing in front of our huge fan base is an exciting prospect for him.