Jack Butland revealed today that positive talks have taken place between himself and the Rangers hierachy following a summer of transfer speculation.
The English goalkeeper, who joined from Crystal Palace in June 2023, had been linked with a return south of the border with Nottingham Forrest among those who have expressed an interest in the stopper.
Speaking ahead of Rangers Champions League qualifying second leg tie against Dynamo Kiev, Butland revealed the allignment between his and the club’s plan for the future.
“I think we have a good relationship,” he said. “There is certainly an idea of what we want to achieve and ultimately I want to be successful here.
“We have had conversations. My conversation with the club has been what are we doing, where are we going, how far are we going and how far are we pushing?
“Any player at any club, that’s what you want to know
“For me, no cloudy areas over that. I am looking forward to the season and playing as well as I can.
“(I spoke to) everybody, you get the opportunity to speak with directors on planes, pick their brains and speak to people.
“That is what this club is all about. You’ve got to be together.
“I am not concerned but it is good to speak with those people and know where the club is at, the direction and optimism, as a player there are things you want to know and be a part of.
“I hope my opinion is sometimes taken and matters as well and it’s a good relationship. I really enjoy how things are going.”
Butland managed 18 clean sheets in 38 league fixtures last season on his way to Rangers men’s player of the season.
The goalkeeper has been an integral part of Philippe Clement’s side since the Belgian’s arrival in Glasgow.
After hearing about Butland’s positive talks around his future at the club.
“It is important and it shows also that we are in a good way because people with that quality, and they feel that the story is not going the right way, they step out of the story and will have several other opportunities,” he said.
“Jack feels what is going on inside the building, what is going on inside the club and the squad, how things are evolving here in every sense.
“Things that fans cannot see because they only see the game and the result, and you guys also.
“It is a really big signal I think that somebody after his season and with his quality is saying that. I think it is a really symbolic thing.”
