John Lundstram has spoken for the first time since signing a three-year contract with Rangers after leaving Sheffield United. The box-to-box midfielder, who has made 62 appearances in England’s top flight in the past two seasons, was a free agent after leaving Bramall Lane last week.
John 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, formerly of Everton, grew up idolising Rangers boss Steven Gerrard.
