Darche: Deal Me In For Life

Feb 24 2008 By Scott Mcdermott

RANGERS striker Jean-Claude Darcheville has pledged his future to the club and revealed he wants to finish his career at Ibrox.

The 32-year-old's contract is up at the end of next season but he has pleaded with boss Walter Smith to extend his stay in Glasgow.

Darcheville - signed on a Bosman from Bordeaux in the summer - is loving life in Scotland and has settled in his new home quickly.

Despite a frustrating first season at Ibrox through injury and suspension, Darch wants to help Rangers clinch their first title in three years. And he's desperate to stay at the club for the long run.

The man nicknamed The Rocket said last night: "I would love to extend my stay here and maybe even finish my career at Rangers. "Both on and off the pitch I'm happy here.

"My contract is up at the end of next season. "It's up to the management if they want to keep me but I'd like to see out the rest of my career in Scotland."