Rangers have secured the services of South Korean winger Minsu Kim in a transfer worth £8.5 million from Spanish club Girona. The 20‑year‑old has signed an initial four‑year deal, with the club retaining an option to extend the contract by an additional twelve months.
This acquisition marks the twelfth summer signing for the Ibrox side, and it comes as they also anticipate the arrival of striker Kevin Kelsy, who is set to join after Rangers agreed a £9.2 million fee with his former team, the Portland Timbers, before the September 3 transfer deadline. Kim is not listed in Rangers' Conference League squad for the upcoming second‑leg play‑off against Jablonec, meaning his first appearance for the club could come in the league match against Aberdeen on Sunday, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The young international began his professional journey with Girona in 2022.
After impressing for the club's B side, he broke into the first team, making his La Liga debut in October 2024 and later featuring in the Champions League the following month. During the 2023‑24 season, while on loan at Segunda División side FC Andorra, Kim recorded six goals and four assists, demonstrating his ability to contribute both in scoring and creating opportunities. Speaking about his move, Kim said, "I am thrilled to join Rangers. It is a historic club with an amazing fan base.
I want to help the team improve every day, be a good teammate, and do everything I can to win every competition we enter. I feel a lot of excitement and I believe I have a winner's mentality. I will face every challenge head‑on and give the club what it deserves." Manager Derek McInnes welcomed the signing, stating, "We are delighted to have Minsu at Rangers. Strengthening our attacking options has been a key priority this window, and we think he will add a fresh, exciting dimension to our squad.
Minsu is a talented youngster with excellent technique, high energy and a real desire to develop, and we look forward to working with him." In other news, McInnes confirmed that midfielder Nicolas Raskin did not travel to the Czech Republic for the Conference League play‑off second leg because of growing interest from other clubs. Sky Sports News reported that several teams across Europe, including Atalanta and Real Betis, have been monitoring the 25‑year‑old Belgian international. Interest is also said to be coming from clubs in Spain, Italy, France and England.
Raskin has two years remaining on his contract with Rangers, and his future appears uncertain as the transfer window draws to a close. Rangers currently hold a 1‑0 advantage heading into the second leg against Jablonec, a result that could see them progress to the group stage of the Conference League.
McInnes explained the situation with Raskin, saying, "Nico hasn't travelled. It's not an injury issue, it's simply the potential for a transfer.
We're at the very end of the window, and the club may be weighing options. He trained this morning but has been left in Glasgow. When I arrived at the club it was clear there would be an opportunity for Nico. There has been a lot of interest and it has intensified in the last few days, so something may or may not happen.
If he stays beyond the window, great – we can continue to work with him. If not, we wish him well." When asked whether Rangers might pursue another midfielder if Raskin departs, McInnes replied, "In some areas of the pitch we are stronger than others, and the squad will evolve accordingly. Nico has served the club well, and there is an opportunity for a transfer fee.
I don't want to comment too much until anything is finalised. At the moment it's still an if rather than a certainty." The signing of Kim adds depth to a Rangers side that has already bolstered its attacking ranks this summer, with the club now looking to integrate the new arrivals quickly as they push for success in domestic and European competitions.
Kim's pace, technical skill and experience in both Spanish top‑flight football and the Champions League are expected to complement the existing squad, offering manager McInnes additional tactical flexibility. Fans will be eager to see how the South Korean winger adapts to the physical demands of the Scottish Premiership and whether he can replicate his goal‑scoring form from his loan spell in Spain. Overall, the summer transfer activity underscores Rangers' ambition to challenge for titles and make a deeper run in European tournaments.
With Kim and the anticipated arrival of Kevin Kelsy, the club appears to be building a balanced roster that blends youthful exuberance with proven experience, aiming to satisfy the high expectations of their passionate supporters.