Rangers have secured the services of South Korean winger Minsu Kim in a transfer worth £8.5 million from Spanish outfit Girona. The 20‑year‑old has signed an initial four‑year deal, with the club retaining the option to extend the contract by an additional twelve months. Kim becomes the twelfth addition to the Ibrox squad this summer. The club is also poised to bring in striker Kevin Kelsy, after reaching a £9.2 million agreement with his former team, the Portland Timbers, ahead of the September 3 transfer deadline.
Because the South Korean international was not registered in 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 forward joined Girona in 2022. After impressing with the club's B‑team, he broke into the first‑team squad and made his La Liga debut in October 2024. The following month he featured in a Champions League fixture, gaining valuable experience at the highest level of European football.
During the 2023‑24 season, Kim spent time on loan at Andorra in Spain's second division, where he recorded six goals and four assists, demonstrating his ability to contribute both in scoring and creating opportunities for teammates. Speaking about his move, Kim said, "I’m thrilled to sign for Rangers. It’s a huge club with passionate supporters.
I want to help the team improve every day, be a positive influence, 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’m ready to face any challenge head‑on and give the club what it deserves." Manager Derek McInnes welcomed the signing, commenting, "We are delighted to have Minsu at Rangers. Strengthening our attacking options has been a priority throughout this window, and we think he will add an exciting new dimension to the side.
Minsu is a talented youngster with excellent technical skills, 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 play‑off second leg because of growing interest from other clubs. Sky Sports News reported that teams from 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 at Ibrox.
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 Conference League. McInnes explained the situation, "Nico hasn't travelled. It's not an injury issue, it's simply the potential of a transfer. We're very late in the window, and the club may be exploring options.
He trained this morning but has remained in Glasgow. When I arrived, it was clear there would be interest in Nico, and that interest has intensified over the past few days. If he stays beyond the window, we’ll be happy to keep him, but if a move materialises, we wish him the best." When asked whether Rangers might seek another midfielder should Raskin depart—particularly after already adding three midfielders this summer—McInnes replied, "In some areas of the pitch we are stronger than others, and 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 right now; it remains an if rather than a certainty. We'll comment further if anything concrete happens." Overall, the acquisition of Kim underscores Rangers' ambition to bolster their attacking depth ahead of a demanding schedule that includes domestic league fixtures, cup competitions and a potential European campaign.
The club hopes that the young winger’s pace, technical ability and goal‑scoring instincts will translate into immediate impact on the pitch, while also providing a long‑term asset for future success. Fans can follow the Scottish Premiership live on Sky Sports, and the club encourages supporters to stay tuned for further updates on transfers, match previews and exclusive content.