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Jack Butland signed a four-year contract with Rangers last summer Goalkeeper Jack Butland has revealed talks with the Rangers hierarchy have left him feeling comfortable about the Ibrox club's future direction. Manager Philippe Clement is having to rebuild his squad after finishing runners-up behind Celtic last season, with several first-team stalwarts leaving this summer. Butland himself was quoted in February saying he and the Glasgow club rebuffed a January approach from Nottingham Forest for his services. Asked about his future at the club, the 31-year-old England cap remarked: "I think we have a good relationship. There is certainly an idea of what we want to achieve and ultimately I want to be successful here. "We have had conversations. My conversation with the club has been what are we doing, where are we going, how far are we going and how far are we pushing? "Any player at any club, that's what you want to know - the ambition. For me, no cloudy areas over that. I am looking forward to the season and playing as well as I can. " 'Cifuentes poised for Aris medical' - gossip The Weekend Debrief Butland revealed that he had been able to speak one-to-one with club directors to "pick their brains". "I am not concerned, but it is good to speak with those people and know where the club is at, the direction and optimism, " he said as he prepared to face Dynamo Kyiv in the second leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie. "As a player, there are things you want to know and be a part of. "I hope my opinion is sometimes taken and matters as well and it's a good relationship. I really enjoy how things are going. " Rangers manager Philippe Clement, whose side drew 1-1 with Dynamo in last week's first leg, is happy that Butland sees his future at Ibrox. "It is important and it shows also that we are in a good way, " he said, pointing out that players of Butland's quality would attract other opportunities if "the story is not going the right way". "Jack feels what is going on inside the building, what is going on inside the club and the squad, how things are evolving here in every sense. Things that fans cannot see because they only see the game and the result. "It is a really big signal I think that somebody, after his season and with his quality, is saying that. I think it is a really symbolic thing. " Visit our Rangers page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Rangers news notifications in the BBC Sport app Premier League 'ours to lose', says Man City's Walker The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's football Sprinter set to be first transgender Paralympian How the US responds to conflicts Gain a rare insight into the workings of the White House's inner sanctum Can Lyra save the world from the mysterious Dust? Star-studded adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy Powerful biographical drama about Brian Wilson. Video Powerful biographical drama about Brian Wilson A music genius's struggles at the height of The Beach Boys' success To know a criminal's mind, get closer to murder A brilliant young doctor takes on mysterious cases in bohemian Vienna What now for Clarke as Scotland's ongoing deterioration continues? 'Time for Scotland rebuild? Or can this team reach World Cup? ' Do Scotland's problems lie away from the national team? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team Remarkable images from the Paris Olympics Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage. Video Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage How did Team GB win their Olympic medals? Paris Olympics: The best stats from the 2024 Games Academy stars & signings - who are the youngsters to watch? Ten viral moments from the Paris Olympics The key moments in Newcastle's uncertain summer Paris 2024 medal table The key questions for sport after boxing eligibility row Denise Lewis' best moments on the BBC. Video Denise Lewis' best moments on the BBC The Hollywood Olympics: All you need to know about Los Angeles 2028 Kenya's Wanyonyi wins gold after dramatic finish in the 800m final. Video Kenya's Wanyonyi wins gold after dramatic finish in the 800m final Man City beat Man Utd on penalties to win Community Shield. Video Man City beat Man Utd on penalties to win Community Shield Prepare for 'Carsball' - what to expect from Carsley's England Snoop Dogg goes for a swim with Michael Phelps. Video Snoop Dogg goes for a swim with Michael Phelps An unwanted sale - so why have Man City let Alvarez leave? Oh no! Mexico's Vazquez Montana scores no points after 'disastrous dive' Video Oh no! Mexico's Vazquez Montana scores no points after 'disastrous dive' Who were Team GB's medal winners at Paris 2024? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.