Super Eagles Defender Balogun Opens Up On QPR Move

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has opened up on his move to EFL Championship side Queen Park Rangers.

Balogun signed a one-year deal with Rangers after leaving Scottish Premier League side Rangers at the end of last season.

The 34-year-old is looking forward to another spell in the English Championship after a stint with Wigan in 2020.

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— Leon Aderemi Balogun (@LeonBalogun) August 26, 2022

“It is a big relief to know I can get back to action, and I am looking forward to it,” Balogun told the club’s official website.

“We have been speaking for some weeks, so I am happy we got it done.

Balogun admitted that manager Michael Beale played a pivotal role in convincing him to join the club.

“The manager is one of the main factors for me. When he left Rangers, I messaged him and said in terms of a football brain, he is one of the best I have worked with.”

Michael Beale was an assistant coach to Steven Gerrard when Balogun was at Rangers.

Balogun is expected to make his debut for QPR against Hull City on Tuesday.