Steven Davis signs one-year deal with Rangers after initial loan spell

Steven Davis will return to Rangers next season after signing a one-year-deal with the club.

The Northern Ireland international, who joined the Ibrox side in January on a six month loan deal from Southampton, has impressed enough to seal a permanent contract when he leaves the Premier League side.

It is Davis’ second spell in Glasgow, having been at Rangers from 2007 to 2012, eventually being named captain.

Since his return, he’s made 16 appearances under Steven Gerrard and has gotten up to speed after a sluggish start earlier in the year.

In an interview with RangersTV, Davis said: “I am obviously delighted my future has been sorted out.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed, especially in the last couple of weeks, the performances of the team as they have been really good and I think there has been a lot of progress made this season.

“We are disappointed that we didn’t manage to pick up any silverware to this point, but there is a lot to look forward to in the future.

“[To begin with], it was a case of myself and the club getting the initial period out of the way and seeing how everything went as my family are still down south. That has been different, but I am delighted to now get everything signed and sealed.”

Boss Steven Gerrard said fans were finally getting to see what a fully-fit Davis could add to the team.

He said: “He looks sharp, is covering all round the pitch, winning the ball back, intercepting balls and looking aggressive.”