Papac extends deal with Rangers

Scottish Premier League champions Rangers have signed defender Sasa Papac on a one-year contract extension.

The 31-year-old, who arrived at Ibrox from Austria Vienna in August 2006, was a mainstay of Walter Smith’s side at left-back, where he became one of the club’s fans’ favourites.

Papac made his 200th appearance for Rangers in their title-winning match at Rugby Park on Sunday.

The Bosnian has won three SPL titles, two Scottish Cups and three League Cups in his five years at Rangers.

He was also a member of the side that reached the UEFA Cup final in 2008.

A statement on the Rangers website read: “Sasa Papac has shown his passion for Rangers by putting pen-to-paper on a new one-year deal at Murray Park this morning.”

“The news will be a big boost for Ally McCoist who has always stated his admiration for the Bosnian who was a hugely consistent performer during Walter Smith’s second spell in charge of the Light Blues.”