Rangers have secured the services of South Korean winger Minsu Kim, completing an £8.5 million transfer 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. Kim represents the twelfth addition to the Ibrox squad this summer. The club is also poised to bring in striker Kevin Kelsy, after agreeing a £9.2 million fee with his former side, the Portland Timbers, ahead of the September 3 transfer deadline.
While Kim was not listed in Rangers' Conference League roster for the second‑leg play‑off against Jablonec, the manager hinted that the newcomer could make his debut in the upcoming league clash at Aberdeen, a match that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The young international began his European journey with Girona in 2022. After impressing for the B team, he earned his La Liga debut in October 2024 and even featured in a Champions League fixture the following month.
During the 2023‑24 season, Kim spent time on loan at Segunda División side Andorra, where he tallied six goals and contributed four assists, showcasing a blend of pace, technical skill and an eye for goal. Speaking after the signing, Kim expressed his enthusiasm: "I am thrilled to join Rangers.
It is a historic club with passionate supporters, and 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 the performance it deserves." Manager Derek McInnes welcomed the acquisition, stating, "We are delighted to bring Minsu to Rangers.
Adding depth and quality to our attacking options has been a priority throughout this window, and we think he will bring a fresh, exciting dimension to the side. Minsu is a talented youngster with excellent technique, high energy and a genuine 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 second‑leg due to growing interest from other clubs. Sky Sports News reported that clubs from across Europe and England have been monitoring the 25‑year‑old Belgian international, with Atalanta and Real Betis among those linked to a potential move earlier in the window.
Interest is said to be coming from clubs in Spain, Italy, France and the Premier League, and Raskin still has two years remaining on his Ibrox contract. Rangers currently hold a 1‑0 advantage heading into the second leg against Jablonec, a tie that will decide which side progresses to the group stage of the Europa Conference League. McInnes explained Raskin's absence: "Nico hasn't travelled. It's not an injury issue, it's simply the possibility of a transfer.
We're very late in the window, and the club may be weighing options. He trained this morning but has been left in Glasgow." When questioned about the likelihood of Rangers pursuing another midfielder if Raskin departs—especially after already adding three midfielders this summer—McInnes replied, "In some areas of the pitch we are stronger than others, and the squad will evolve as the window closes.
Nico has served the club well, and there is an opportunity for a transfer fee. I don't want to speculate too much until anything is finalized.
It's still an 'if', not a certainty." Kim's arrival is part of a broader recruitment strategy aimed at strengthening the squad for a campaign that includes domestic league ambitions, the Scottish Cup, and a push to make a deeper run in European competition. His experience in both La Liga and the Champions League, albeit limited, provides a valuable perspective for a side looking to blend youthful exuberance with seasoned professionalism. Beyond the pitch, Rangers hope Kim's presence will also boost commercial interests, particularly in Asia, where the club already enjoys a sizable fan base. The signing is expected to generate additional media coverage, sponsorship opportunities, and merchandise sales, reinforcing Rangers' status as a globally recognised brand.
Fans can look forward to seeing Kim potentially line up alongside established forwards such as Alfredo Morelos and new signing Kevin Kelsy, forming a dynamic attacking trio capable of challenging the traditional powerhouses in the Scottish Premiership. His speed down the flanks, ability to cut inside, and knack for delivering precise crosses could complement the team's existing style of play, which emphasizes quick transitions and high pressing. As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on how quickly Kim adapts to the physicality of Scottish football, the weather conditions at Ibrox, and the expectations of a demanding fan base.
If he can replicate the form he displayed in Spain and continue to develop under McInnes' guidance, he could become a key figure in Rangers' quest for domestic silverware and European progression. The club's next fixtures, including the crucial Conference League play‑off and the upcoming Premiership match against Aberdeen, will provide early indicators of Kim's integration into the squad. Supporters are encouraged to tune in via Sky Sports to watch the potential debut and witness the beginning of what could be a promising chapter in both the player's and the club's histories.