Rangers Football Club

• Nickname:The gers, The light blues
• Founded:1873
• Manager:Ally McCoist

• Ground:Iborx
• Capacity:50444

Gers duo to stay put

20 Jun 2007 - 12:54:35

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Rangers duo Sasa Papac and Thomas Buffel have pledged their immediate futures to the Ibrox club.

Bosnia defender Papac had been wanted by French side St Etienne, but the 27-year-old has vowed to remain in Glasgow and prove his worth, having struggled since his arrival from Austria Vienna a year ago.

He told the club's official website: "I am under contract at Rangers until June 2009. St Etienne doesn't interest me."

Meanwhile, Belgian forward Buffel is hoping to impress after battling to overcome a serious knee injury.

He commented: "I had a conversation with the manager and he counts on me for next season. However, if I improve and the club gets a good transfer fee I could go.

"But I'm satisfied with my recovery and believe Rangers will discover a new player."