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Rangers announce signing of midfielder John Lundstram

Rangers have completed the signing of 27-year-old midfielder John Lundstram, on a three-year deal.

The player joins from recently relegated English Premier League outfit, Sheffield United.

He made 62 appearances in England’s top flight in the last two seasons for the Blades.

He was included in England's FIFA Under-20 World Cup squad back in 2013.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard says Lundstram will "add steel and presence to our midfield."

Speaking to the club website Gerrard said: "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.

Lundstram said he was "taken aback" by Steven Gerrard's vision for the club and the draw of Champions League football was a big factor in his decision.

"I spoke with the manager and he sold the club to me, and I was just taken aback by his ambition, vision and drive," He told the club website.

"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.

"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."

Rangers begin their pre-season campaign today with a match against Partick Thistle tonight at 7pm.

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