Rangers winger Findlay Curtis signs new contract extension at Ibrox after Man United appearance

Rangers winger Findlay Curtis has signed a contract extension at Ibrox.

The 18-year-old, who made his senior debut in the 5-0 Scottish Cup victory over Fraserburgh at Ibrox in January, has dedicated his future to the club.

Fraser earned his first European appearance as a substitute in the Battle of Britain Europa League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford last week.

The teenager is a graduate of the club’s academy after joining the youth set-up at the age of six, and is believed to be highly rated by the coaching staff at Rangers.

Curtis said: “It’s a proud day for myself, my family and friends, and it’s a good feeling to commit my future to the club.

“The manager has been so helpful with me and he has given me the confidence to keep on pushing. He said to me that my chance would come and to be patient.

“It’s now about keeping my head down, continuing to work hard, and the rewards will come.”

Philippe Clement added: “We are delighted that Findlay has committed his future to Rangers.

“He is a player who has been around our first-team set-up for a significant period of time and his hard work and dedication has been immediately clear in the opportunities he has been afforded in recent weeks.

“As a boyhood Rangers fan, he is well aware of what it takes to represent this club, and I look forward to his continued development over the coming years.”

Technical director, Nils Koppen, added: “Along with our external recruitment strategy, the academy is fundamental to the future success of the first-team.

“Findlay is a player who has progressed through our youth system since the age of six and his development towards the first-team is testament to his own commitment and the hard work of all the coaches who have played a part in his journey.

“It is a proud day for Findlay, his family, and the club’s academy, and it is now up to Findlay to grasp the opportunity ahead of him.”