Rangers have secured the services of South Korean winger Minsu Kim for a reported fee of £8.5 million, completing a transfer from Spanish outfit Girona. The 20‑year‑old has signed an initial four‑year contract that includes an option to extend for an additional twelve months, tying him to the Glasgow club until at least the 2027‑28 season.
Kim becomes the twelfth player added to Rangers' roster during the summer window. The club is also poised to bring in striker Kevin Kelsy, after agreeing a £9.2 million deal with his former team, the Portland Timbers, ahead of the September 3 transfer deadline. Both signings underline the ambition of manager Derek McInnes to refresh the attacking options as the team pushes for domestic and European success. Because Kim was not registered in the squad for the Conference League play‑off second leg against Jablonec, he is unlikely to feature in that fixture.
However, he could make his first appearance for Rangers in the upcoming league match at Aberdeen on Sunday, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. This would give the new signing an early opportunity to adapt to the pace and physicality of the Scottish Premiership. The winger’s journey to Ibrox began in 2022 when he joined Girona’s academy.
After impressing with the club’s B‑team, Kim earned his La Liga debut in October 2024 and, just a month later, featured in a Champions League match, gaining valuable experience against elite European opposition. The following season he spent on loan at Segunda División side Andorra, where he recorded six goals and four assists, showcasing a blend of speed, technical skill, and an eye for goal. Speaking after the announcement, Kim expressed his enthusiasm for the move: "I’m thrilled to sign for Rangers.
It’s a historic club with an incredible fan base. I want to help the team improve every day, to be a good teammate, and to 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 whatever challenges come next and give the club what it deserves." Manager Derek McInnes welcomed the addition, noting that strengthening the forward line had been a priority throughout the window. "We are delighted to have Minsu join us. He brings a fresh dimension to our attack – excellent technique, high energy and a real desire to develop.
We look forward to working with him and seeing how his talents can benefit the squad," McInnes said. In parallel news, McInnes confirmed that midfielder Nicolas Raskin did not travel to the Czech Republic for the Conference League second leg, citing growing interest from other clubs as the reason. Sky Sports reported that clubs across Europe, including Atalanta and Real Betis, have been monitoring the 25‑year‑old Belgian international. Interest is said to be coming from teams in Spain, Italy, France and England, with Raskin still under contract at Ibrox for two more years.
Rangers currently hold a 1‑0 advantage heading into the second leg against Jablonec, a result that puts them in a strong position to progress to the group stage of the Conference League. McInnes explained the situation with Raskin: "Nico hasn’t travelled. It’s not an injury issue, just the possibility of a transfer. We’re at the tail end of the window, and the club is weighing options.
He trained this morning but stayed back in Glasgow." When asked whether the club might pursue another midfield signing if Raskin departs, McInnes answered that the squad’s balance varies across positions and that any decision would depend on the circumstances. "Nico has served us well, and there’s an opportunity for a fee if he moves. We’ll comment further if anything concrete happens," he added.
Kim’s arrival is part of a broader strategy to inject youthful energy and technical ability into a Rangers side that aims to challenge for the Scottish Premiership title and make a deeper run in European competition. His experience in both Spanish top‑flight football and the Champions League, combined with his proven record in the Spanish second division, suggests he could adapt quickly to the physical demands of Scottish football while offering a different creative outlet on the wing. The club’s supporters will be eager to see how Kim integrates with existing attacking players such as Ryan Jensen, James Fletcher and the incoming striker Kelsy. If he can replicate the form he showed at Andorra—contributing goals and assists regularly—he could become a key figure in Rangers’ push for silverware.
In addition to the on‑field implications, Kim’s signing highlights Rangers’ growing reputation as a destination for promising Asian talent. The club’s scouting network has increasingly looked beyond traditional European markets, and the addition of a South Korean international may help to broaden the club’s global appeal and commercial opportunities. Overall, the £8.5 million investment in Minsu Kim reflects both a belief in his potential and a strategic move to diversify the team’s attacking options. With a new contract in place, a chance to debut soon, and a clear mandate from the manager, Kim’s next chapter at Ibrox promises excitement for both the player and the Rangers faithful.