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Mark Pirie

Filip Helander addresses Rangers future as defender admits he is clueless over contract extension talks

Rangers stopper Filip Helander admits he doesn't know if he has a long term future at Ibrox as he approaches the final year of his contract.

The towering centre-back endured a five month knee injury lay-off earlier this season but is back to full fitness.

His form for the Premiership champions has seen him brought back into the international set-up with Sweden.

Helander came on for the final five minutes of extra time to shore up their defence in the 1-0 win over Czech Republic last week, which saw them clinch a place in the World Cup play-off final against Poland.

While flying high for his country, he admits things aren't as certain back at Rangers.

Rangers' Filip Helander is out of contract next summer (SNS Group)

The 28-year-old is out of contract in the summer of 2023 and was coy over his long-term future in Govan.

When asked if talks had begun with Rangers over a new deal, he told Fotbollskanalen: " No, we have not talked so far.

"But there is more than a year left. We'll see what happens."

Helander also admitted he would like to return to former club Malmo at one stage - but it may be too soon for a move back to his homeland.

He added: "I think that Malmo is a little further in the future. It's the way I think at the moment, but you never know.

"Of course I hope to play there one day, but I do not know when it will be. When it does, it will be very fun."

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