Rangers sign midfielder John Lundstram on three-year deal

Rangers have completed the signing of former Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram.

The 27-year old has signed a three-year deal at Ibrox after moving on a free transfer.

His contract with the Blades expired this summer and Steven Gerrard has moved quickly to add him to his squad ahead of the new season.

The Englishman made 32 appearances for Sheffield United in all competitions last year when the club were relegated from the Premier League.

Speaking to the club's official website, Lundstram said: "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.

"The chance to work with Steven Gerrard and Gary McAllister, as well as Michael Beale, was a huge draw.

"The manager is from the same area as me, and I want to learn from those coaches and become a better version of myself and continue to develop under them.

"As an outsider looking in, the scenes last season were unbelievable when the club won the league, and when I saw that, I knew I wanted to be a part of it and be a part of a club which wins more trophies for Rangers.

"There is something special still being built here and there is more to come. The pull of being in the Champions League was also massive for me and I want to help the team reach the group stage and make the most of that opportunity."

Lundstram becomes the latest signing for Steven Gerrard who has already snapped up Nnamdi Ofoborh from Bournemouth and Fashion Sakala on free transfers.

Speaking to rangers.co.uk, Steven Gerrard added: "John is a player I have known for some time and knew he would enhance our squad.

"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. John is a winner and knows what is required to succeed at a club of this stature.

“He will add steel and presence to our midfield along with his quality which makes our squad much stronger, and to procure a player of John’s profile and experience is very pleasing.

“Myself and the staff are looking forward to working with John. We know he is also very excited to get started at Rangers."

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