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Liam Bryce

Borna Barisic professes undying Rangers love as Ibrox star brushes transfer talk aside

Borna Barisic professed his undying love for Rangers as the left-back brushed aside transfer speculation.

The Croatian defender admits he's become intoxicated by the Ibrox club over the past three years, a stint which has now culminated in the Premiership title.

Barisic has been linked with several clubs - namely Roma - but has put on record how satisfied he is with life in Glasgow.

He's grown used to the rumours but, in an interview with Croatian media, stressed he feels part of the family at "unique" Rangers.

Asked if he'd formed an emotional bond with the club, Barisic replied: "How could you not?

"That club is unique. When it creeps into your heart it stays there forever. I can just say I love Rangers. Honestly.

"Offers are normal in football but when I talk about the club and the fans, it is a big wonderful family. They totally won me over.

"I had bad times too, we didn't win the league for the first two seasons. But now that I see how full their hearts are, that sincere joy and love for the club, it's fantastic.

"I don't like to talk about the coach (Steven Gerrard). If I say a lot of nice words then people could say, 'there he is sucking up to the manager'.

"Many ask me about him, but let others talk about him."

But questions on whether he'd consider a move to one of Europe's "big five" leagues persisted.

And Barisic said: "Of course, far be it for me to say no.

"But I can't comment on anything, I have a contract for another two-and-a-half years, we will see what the future will bring."

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