Source: Team_Talk
Bougherra welcomes new Smith contract
Madjid Bougherra insists Walter Smith's new deal and another season of Champions League football has made him want to stay at Rangers.[LNB] It has been claimed that Algeria defender Bougherra turned down an extension to his contract, which still has two years to run, and had also demanded a pay rise.[LNB]But despite reports this will lead to him being sold this summer, the 27-year-old former Charlton man - who has made no secret of his desire to return the Premier League one day - expects to be back in pre-season training after the World Cup.[LNB]And he cannot wait to resume working with manager Smith, who this week signed a new one-year deal with the Scottish Premier League champions.[LNB]Bougherra told the Scottish Sun: "Walter deserves his contract. After working for months without a deal, people can't say he's at Rangers just for the money.[LNB]"He is staying as he loves the club and everything the club has achieved in the past three years is down to him.[LNB]"This will be his last season but he has the strength and personality to build one more team and win the title again.[LNB]"Walter signing his contract is better for me. He knows my style, he knows my game and he's been great with me.[LNB]"I am happy to stay and I will give Rangers 200%. I have two years left on my contract and I have not asked to negotiate.[LNB]"I have never asked for a contract and I plan to be back for pre-season training after the World Cup."[LNB]Barcelona, Liverpool, Galatasaray, Panathinaikos and Newcastle have all been linked with Bougherra.[LNB]But he said: "I would prefer to stay and win trophies and play in the Champions League with Rangers than go to a club which can't give me these things."[LNB]
