Leon Balogun has revealed the reason behind his decision to join Sky Bet Championship club, Queens Park Rangers.
Balogun was released by Scottish Premiership club, Glasgow Rangers at the end of last season.
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The 33-year-old stated that the chance to work with Mick Beale, the former assistant coach at Rangers influenced his decision.
During their time together north of the border, Rangers won the Scottish Premiership for the first time in 10 years, ending their league campaign undefeated with a club record 102 points.
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“He (Beale)is obsessed with football and what I always admire about him is the way he treated the players, and the way he got ideas into your mind,” Balogun told QPR’s official website.
“I am more than delighted to work with him again and to be part of this project here, and hopefully leave a great mark.”
Balogun is looking forward to returning to England. describing himself as a player, he explained: “I am quite aggressive, I am a fighter and I think I can read the game quite well.
“Overall, loads comes from my mentality and work ethic – never to give up and really work hard for the things you strive for.”
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Why QPR?
Why not CHELSEA, PSG, JUVENTUS, BAYERN, MADRID etc??
When will this GENERATION of NIGERIAN PLAYERS have that kind of big MENTALITY???
So he should just pack his bấg and move to all this club u mention,,,some people will just come hêre and be talking rubbish,
LMFAO!
Some people go tell me whether na their PAPA help KESSIE the IVORIAN carry him bag move to BARCELONA..
LMFAO!!
Honestly From some people MYOPIC COMMENT, you will know that they too are suffering from that same POVERTY MENTALITY
LMFAO!!!
You have finally succeeded in making yourself one hell of a chronic nuisance here
Well done. Clap for yourself
LMFAO!
If I should CLAP for myself for being a NUISANCE, then you should look for a TRANSFORMER and DANCE ontop of it for being a CHRONIC LIAR…
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Anyway long time JIMMYBALL? Where have you been? Look am pulling up next week in Kadunna..or are you now in Ibadan or BENUE..
LMFAO…
A move to Queen’s Park Rangers is not a bad one for Balogun after being released by the Scottish giants, Rangers FC.
At 34 and couple with injury concerns, Leon Aderemi does not look the player, most top football clubs and mangers would prefer to keep in their fold. His move to QPR in the Championship should be considered a career saving. For those who know Balogun, barring any injury challenge, he’s a true professional and a mentally strong defence race with an amazing football qualities. He’s certainly a valuable addition to the repertoire of players at QPR and a delight to any coach.
From what we have seen of him in the national team in recent games, during the playoff against the Black Stars of Ghana in both legs, Big Balogun still has a lot to offer the SE; the younger ones including the defenders will benefit from his repository of leadership skills and experiences, being an emotionally competent defender. Being a technically gifted player, the likes of Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Croatian based Chidozie Awaziem will his find his presence in the team a massive boost to their development and confidence.