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Rangers tying down this 23-year-old star to fresh terms is one of the best things to have happened to them
Why a new deal for Nikola Katic is a shrewd piece of business for Rangers
According to the Daily Record, Rangers defender Nikola Katic has put pen to paper on a one-year extension to commit his future at Ibrox until the summer of 2023.
The 23-year-old Croatian had plenty of time remaining on the four-year deal that he had signed while joining Rangers from Slaven Belupo last summer but the Gers have moved quickly to extend his stay, with manager Steven Gerrard rating the centre-back as an indispensable component of his project.
As per the report, Gerrard views Katic as an excellent long-term prospect moving ahead and has also touted him as a potential leader at the back for Rangers in the years to come.
Furthermore, the manager has also showered praises on the Croatian as a tailor-made defender for the physicality of the Scottish Premiership, whilst also mentioning that he still needs a bit more polishing to improve his all-round game in order to evolve into a finished article. (h/t Daily Record)
The 23-year-old, who came through the door at Ibrox from Croatian outfit Slaven Belupo last summer, made a total of 30 appearances for the Gers in all competitions in the previous campaign and has already racked up 11 appearances this term, despite Gerrard opting to rotate his centre-back options.
Rangers recruited the likes of George Edmundson and Filip Helander in the summer to compete with Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic for a place at the heart of the defence following the departure of last season’s loanee Joe Worrall to Nottingham Forest and the release of veteran Gareth McAuley.
To that end, Katic has found himself in and out of the playing eleven, with Gerrard opting to rotate the Croatian and Helander to partner Goldson in central defence.
Nevertheless, the 23-year-old has been a regular face at the back for the Gers and a tally of 41 appearances in all competitions since his arrival last summer is enough evidence to suggest that he is, indeed, rated by the manager.
To put things into perspective, Nikola Katic has more than held his own for the Gers over the past year or so and the news of his new contract is likely to please the fans, who can now look forward to enjoying the fruits of his prime years.
The 1-cap Croatian international is yet to establish himself as an undisputed starter but he is still quite young for a centre-back at 23 and has plenty of time to cut out the rough edges in his game to evolve into a commanding presence at the back.
Standing at 6ft. 4 inches with a powerful frame, Katic has already proven that he has the physicality to make his presence felt in Scottish football and, given his talent and potential, one would expect him to go from strength to strength as he approaches his peak.
With Helander and Edmundson still struggling to live up to the expectations following their move to Ibrox this summer, the door is wide open for Katic to establish himself as an undisputed starter in the coming years and it is imperative to say that Rangers have got a real talent on their hands.
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Suffice to say, the Gers need to keep hold of their top players if they are to push on under Gerrard and oust arch-rivals Celtic from the domestic throne and Katic’s new deal is likely to hand a big boost to the overall squad morale.
All in all, Rangers opting to extend the stay of the centre-back for the foreseeable future is definitely a shrewd piece of business and one that clearly comes as a vote of confidence in his abilities.
Andriani Michael is a housekeeper known for being the wife of one of the most underrated mid-fielders, Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere. In this article, we will discuss everything about this beautiful couple.
Michael comes from England, and she is known for being the partner of the youngest-ever debutant in the premier league Jack Wilshere. She has achieved many things at a young age. She is the proud wife of Jack Wilshere. There is no information when the duo started dating, but their engagement was done in 2016 and it was revealed to the media as well.
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Families
Andriani was born on May 22, 1991, in England, and she is the daughter of Michael, a barber who owns a barbershop in Cockfosters. Nothing much has been disclosed about the rest of her family. She doesn’t share about her family members and we don’t know if she has a brother or sister.
Jack Wilshere was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, on January 1, 1992, to father Andrew Wilshere and mother, Kerry Wilshere. He captained The Priory School football team to Country Cup and District Cup glory from Year 7 to Year 10.
Andriani Michael’s husband, Jack Wilshere
Jack joined the Arsenal academy in October 2001 at the age of nine and rose through the ranks at the age of 15. He was then named captain of the U-16s and made a few appearances for the Under-18s. He has been a successful footballer over the years. Jack Wilshere is now a part of the team Luton Town as a manager.
Wilshere made his first-team debut in 2008 by becoming the youngest ever league debutant at 16 years, 256 days. He is without a club currently and is training with Arsenal’s first team to keep himself fit while looking for a new club. Wilshere has earned many accolades, including the PFA Young Player of the Year and Arsenal’s Player of the Season award.
Jack has played International football for England and has represented the country under-16, under-17, and under-18. And under-21 levels. He is also the 12th youngest debutant in England’s history at just the age of 18.
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Kids
Jack was first in a relationship with Lauren Neal and has two kids with her, Archie and Delilah Wilshere, born in 2011 and 2013. He met Andriani in her father’s barbershop after breaking up with his former girlfriend, Lauren.
Jack and Andriani fell in love with each other, and the couple tied the knot in 2017 in a three-day bash in Italy. They gave birth to their first baby Siena Wilshere, the second daughter of Jack, and In February 2020, they welcomed another boy, who has the same name as his father, Jack Wilshere.
Andriani Michael Profession, Career, Net Worth
Andriani is a housekeeper and maintains a shallow profile on the internet, especially on social media. She does have an Instagram, but it is private.
Nothing is disclosed about her professional life, but She and Jack have an estimated net worth of $60 million. Most of their net worth are from Jack Wilshere’s football earnings.
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Celtic dealt major blow in pursuit of Bologna star Aaron Hickey
According to La Nazione (h/t Daily Record), Fiorentina have intensified negotiations with fellow Serie A club Bologna for the signing of Celtic target Aaron Hickey, dealing a blow to the Hoops.
Hickey started out at the academy of Scottish club Heart of Midlothian FC and briefly spent time at Celtic as well before returning to Hearts, where he graduated to the first-team and went on to make 34 senior appearances.
The young left-back, who scored and assisted one goal apiece for his boyhood club, was snapped up by Serie A side Bologna in the summer of last year. Hickey did not feature regularly for the Serie A outfit due to injury problems. Indeed, the 19-year-old featured in just 12 games throughout the 2020/21 season.
But his stock remains high as ever, as Celtic are intent on bringing him back to Scotland this summer. The Hoops, embarking on a new journey under new manager Ange Postecoglou, are looking to bolster their defensive department.
Having decided not to sign Diego Laxalt permanently, Celtic have just Boli Bolingoli and Greg Taylor as options at left-back, with the former unsure of a future after returning from loan. So, signing someone like Hickey, who can make the spot his own for the coming years, would have been a good move.
However, Fiorentina seem to have thrown a spanner in the works for Celtic as the Serie A side have upped their efforts to land the youngster from Bologna. Indeed, it is reported that La Viola have intensified negotiations over a move, although they will have to offer at least €5m to stand a chance of signing the teenager.
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Bologna are in no hurry to sell Hickey and will wait for the highest bid as they look to maximise their profits. It is now up to Celtic to step up in their pursuit of the 19-year-old or risk missing out on him.
Transfer News: Rangers star Glen Kamara wanted by Everton
According to transfer news from Eurosport (h/t Glasgow Live), Premier League club Everton have entered the race to sign Glen Kamara from Scottish champions Rangers this summer.
Kamara started out his youth football in his homeland, Finland, before switching to England in 2011 when he signed for the Southend United academy. A year later, he was snapped up by Premier League giants Arsenal, where he rose through the youth ranks but couldn’t break into the first-team.
After loan spells away at Southend United and Colchester United, Kamara left Arsenal permanently in the summer of 2017, signing for Scottish club Dundee FC. The 25-year-old Finnish midfielder rose to prominence with the club and was picked up by Steven Gerrard’s Rangers in the winter transfer window of 2019.
During his two-and-a-half-year stay at the Ibrox Stadium, Kamara has developed into one of the best midfielders on show in the Scottish Premiership. The Finland star played an integral role in the Gers’ title victory last season as he racked up over 50 appearances in all competitions, scoring and assisting a couple of goals apiece. (h/t Transfermarkt)
However, Kamara’s time at the Ibrox Stadium could be drawing towards a close, with Everton joining a number of other clubs in pursuit of the ex-Arsenal youngster. Indeed, the likes of Watford and Brentford have already shown an interest in the 25-year-old while an unnamed Russian club is also keen, with the Toffees also joining the bandwagon. (h/t Glasgow Live)
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Given how important Kamara has been for Rangers in his time at the club, his potential departure would come as a blow. However, with his contract expiring in two years and with so many teams interested, this also represents the Gers best chance of making good money from his sale, which they can reinvest in the squad.
With a transfer fee of £15m being mentioned, the Light Blues could stand to make a massive profit, having signed him for a measly £50k in 2019.
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