Jack Butland:Rangers  goalkeeper signs new long-term contract with another new club….

England international Jack Butland has signed a deal with Rangers until the summer of 2027; the goalkeeper spent part of last season on loan at Manchester United from Crystal Palace; the 30-year-old is Michael Beale’s third summer signing after Dujon Sterling and Kieran Dowell.

Rangers have signed goalkeeper Jack Butland on a pre-contract, subject to international clearance.

The 30-year-old, who has nine England caps, will officially move to Ibrox on July 1 after agreeing a four-year deal, following the expiry of his contract at Crystal Palace.

Butland had been on loan at Manchester United this season and will compete with Jon McLaughlin and Robby McCrorie to become Rangers’ new No 1 after Allan McGregor’s departure at the end of his deal.

Manager Michael Beale has already signed youngster Dujon Sterling from Chelsea and midfielder Kieran Dowell from Norwich.

Speaking after signing for Rangers, Butland said: “I’m over the moon. The club speaks for itself. No matter where you are in football, you know about Rangers Football Club. This is a huge opportunity for me, and I’m delighted to be here.

“I feel great and motivated at the age that I am, and I feel excited at what the future holds. Doing that at a club that is equally as passionate about winning and being at the top was huge for me.

“It’s an important summer for the club and we need to get off to a good start. Getting the work done early is hugely important, so that we’re settled and raring to go when we come back in.”

Beale added: “I am delighted that we have recruited Jack. It was clear from our first meeting that we have a strong alignment on football and his development moving forward.

“At 30, he is coming into the prime years of his career having already amassed huge experience with 300 appearances in senior football, including almost 90 in the Premier League.