Rangers have secured the services of South Korean winger Minsu Kim for a reported fee of £8.5 million from Spanish club Girona. The 20‑year‑old has signed an initial four‑year contract with the Glasgow side, with an option to extend the deal by an additional year if both parties agree. Kim becomes the twelfth addition to Rangers' squad this summer. The club is also poised to complete the signing of striker Kevin Kelsy, after agreeing a £9.2 million transfer with his former team, the Portland Timbers, ahead of the September 3 deadline.
While Kim was omitted from Rangers' Conference League roster for the upcoming second‑leg play‑off against Jablonec, he could make his first appearance for the club in the league clash with Aberdeen on Sunday, a match that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The young international arrived at Girona in 2022.
After impressing with the B‑team, he earned his La Liga debut in October 2024 and featured in the Champions League the following month. During the 2023‑24 season, Kim spent time on loan at Segunda División side Andorra, where he recorded six goals and four assists, demonstrating an eye for goal and a willingness to create chances for teammates.
Speaking after the signing, Kim said, "I’m thrilled to join Rangers. It’s a massive club with an incredible fan base.
I want to help the team improve every day, become a better person and do everything I can to win every competition we enter. I feel a lot of excitement and I have a winner’s mentality. I’ll face every challenge head‑on and give the club what it deserves." Manager Derek McInnes welcomed the new signing, noting, "We are delighted to have Minsu at Rangers. Strengthening our attacking options has been a priority throughout this window, and we believe he will add a fresh, exciting dimension to the squad.
Minsu is a talented youngster with excellent technical skill, great energy and a real desire to develop, and we look forward to working with him." In related news, McInnes confirmed that midfielder Nicolas Raskin did not travel to the Czech Republic for the Conference League second‑leg because of growing transfer speculation surrounding the Belgian international. Sky Sports News reported that clubs from across Europe and England have shown interest in Raskin, with Atalanta and Real Betis reportedly monitoring him earlier in the window. Interest is said to be coming from teams in Spain, Italy, France and the Premier League.
Raskin still has two years remaining on his contract at Ibrox. Rangers entered the play‑off second leg with a 1‑0 advantage over Jablonec, aiming to secure a place in the Conference League. McInnes explained the decision regarding Raskin: "Nico hasn’t travelled. It isn’t an injury issue, it’s purely the potential of a transfer.
We’re at the very end of the window, and the club is likely exploring options. He trained this morning but has been left in Glasgow. When I took the job, it was clear there would be an opportunity for Nico. Interest has increased over the last few days, so something may or may not happen.
If he stays beyond the window, great – we’ll keep working with him. If not, we wish him well." When asked whether Rangers might pursue another midfielder should Raskin leave – after already adding three midfielders this summer – McInnes replied, "In some areas of the pitch we are stronger than others. Things evolve.
Nico has served the club well and there is an opportunity for a transfer fee. I don’t want to speculate too much until something concrete happens. It’s still an ‘if’, not a certainty, so we’ll comment further if a deal materialises." The acquisition of Kim reflects Rangers' broader strategy to blend youthful talent with experienced professionals as they aim to compete on multiple fronts, including the Scottish Premiership, domestic cups and European competition. Kim’s pace, dribbling ability and knack for finding space in the final third are expected to complement the existing attacking unit, which already includes seasoned forwards and emerging prospects.
Kim’s background includes representing South Korea at youth levels, where he showcased his technical prowess and work ethic. His rapid rise through Girona’s ranks, combined with a productive loan spell in Spain’s second tier, suggests he possesses the adaptability required to thrive in the physically demanding Scottish game.
Fans will be eager to see how quickly he adjusts to the tempo of the Premiership and whether he can replicate his goal‑scoring form from his time in Andorra. Rangers supporters can anticipate seeing Kim in the Rangers kit for the first time at Pittodrie, where he will have the chance to make an immediate impact. The club’s management believes his addition will deepen the squad’s attacking options, providing manager McInnes with more tactical flexibility, whether he chooses to deploy Kim on the wing, as an inside forward, or even in a more central role. Off the pitch, the club’s commercial department is already planning marketing initiatives to introduce Kim to the fanbase, including meet‑and‑greet events and social media campaigns.
The hope is that his arrival will not only strengthen the team on the field but also broaden the club’s appeal in Asian markets, where interest in Scottish football continues to grow. As the transfer window draws to a close, Rangers appear to have solidified a core group of players capable of challenging for titles domestically while also making a respectable push in European competition. The combination of Kim’s youthful exuberance and the experience of established squad members could prove decisive as the season unfolds. For supporters eager to follow the latest developments, the Scottish Premiership will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, ensuring fans can watch Kim’s debut and the team's progress in real time.