Eko Hot Blog reports that Ibrox Noise, a Glasgow Rangers-focused blog, has labeled Leon Balogun as the Scottish Premier League’s top defender, alongside Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Following Balogun’s signing of a one-year contract extension with Rangers.
In his second stint at Rangers, the club recently revealed that they’ve extended the player’s contract while parting ways with five others.
The 35-year-old first arrived in Glasgow in 2020 and clinched the league title under Steven Gerrard the following season.
After a brief period with Queens Park Rangers down south, the defender rejoined the Light Blues last season.
However, featuring in 19 matches and contributing to the League Cup victory.
Following the overhaul, manager Philippe Clement emphasizes the necessity for a summer rebuild at Ibrox.
This spurred by the team’s setback against rivals Celtic in both the league and Scottish Cup.
However, reports suggest that the club’s faith in Balogun only emerged when no other options were available.
The article titled ‘Rangers Benefit Significantly from Leon Balogun’s Contract Extension’ on Ibrox Noise
It highlighted the well-deserved contract renewal for Leon Balogun.
Rangers central back, Leon Balogun
Hence, affirming his status as the top defender in the Scottish Premiership alongside Carter-Vickers.
Who falls short of the pace possessed by Rangers’ Nigerian stalwart.
“Balogun was overlooked, and Rangers’ defence suffered for it, especially in the final three months of the season.
“That Clement now comes out with a speech about how great Balogun is, is either him waking up to how good the ex-Werder man is.
“Or him giving lip service to a deal he’s not actually interested in.
“He got 19 appearances all season, and let’s not forget this is the manager who omitted him from the European squad after Michael Beale had done the same thing at the start.
Yes, you can babble about UEFA rules and restrictions.
“But the addition of Balogun would have helped Rangers so much in that tournament.”
The Nigerian is certainly looking forward to more time with the Gers.
“I am very, very happy and privileged to be able to extend my contract at a club like Rangers.
“I have said in the past I wish I could’ve been here sooner in my career because it fuels the fire to succeed all the time,” Balogun said.
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