Scotland defender John Souttar has signed a brand new contract with Rangers, maintaining him on the Ibrox membership till Might 2027.
The 29-year-old’s earlier deal was because of expire on the finish of this season, however he has dedicated to at the least yet one more season, with Rangers additionally holding an choice to increase by an extra 12 months.
Having come by means of the Dundee United academy, Souttar then spent greater than six years at Hearts earlier than making the change to Glasgow in the summertime of 2022.
He received the Scottish League Cup within the 2023-24 season and has performed a key function this season as Danny Rohl’s facet try and win the Scottish Premiership title.
Rangers path league-leaders Hearts by two factors, having overwhelmed the Tynecastle outfit 4-2 final Sunday.
“It’s an thrilling time to be right here and an thrilling time to be concerned on the membership so I’m delighted,” Souttar stated after placing pen to paper.
“I perceive the place I’m in, how a lot of a privilege it’s to play right here, the calls for right here and I’m personally actually comfortable and excited to know my future is right here.”
Rohl – whose crew are 12 matches unbeaten in home competitors – described Souttar as one of many central figures in his squad.
“We’re delighted John has agreed this new contract with the membership,” the German head coach stated.
“Protecting our greatest gamers and our leaders is essential to having success going ahead, whereas having a Scottish presence within the squad can also be going to be key.
“That is nice information for everybody on the membership with a lot to sit up for between now and the top of the season, and hopefully for John, a World Cup to come back on the finish of it.”
