Leon King has signed a new "long-term" deal at Rangers.

The defender, 18, has committed his future to the Ibrox club by penning fresh terms in Glasgow.

The length of the contract was not confirmed in the announcement - however earlier reports had suggested it could run until 2026 which would be two years on top of his old deal.

King - a youth academy graduate - has played significant minutes for the club this season notching 19 appearances this term. 

It takes his total first-team appearance count to 16 after making his debut in the League Cup aged just 16.

On his new deal, King told the club website: "I am just extremely happy to sign a long-term extension to my contract, it is amazing for me and my family.

"I have always wanted to play for this club, and I am glad that it is continuing.

“I have been a fan of the club ever since I was born, my whole family are Rangers fans as well and I love this club, so it was a no-brainer."

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Michael Beale added: “I am really pleased for both Leon and his family to have agreed this new contract.

“He was someone we always had high hopes for when I was here previously, and it has been fantastic to see how he has developed both before I left, and in the year since.

“With both Connor Goldson and Ben Davies nearing returns to the team, that will provide Leon with an even greater opportunity to learn and develop, and push on for even more appearances in the first-team.”

And Ross Wilson said: “We laid out a clear plan for Leon three years ago and he has followed that plan from our Academy to our first team excellently.

“I am pleased for Leon and his family that we have now secured his long-term future at Rangers.”

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