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Rangers Complete £8.5m Transfer for Girona Winger Minsu Kim
Rangers have completed the signing of South Korean international winger Minsu Kim from Spanish club Girona in an £8.5m transfer. The 20-year-old forward has signed an initial four-year contract at Ibrox, with the club retaining an option to extend the agreement by an additional 12 months.
Kim arrives as the 12th senior acquisition for Rangers in the current window. Over the previous campaign, while on loan at Spanish second-tier side FC Andorra, Kim recorded six goals and four assists. He initially joined Girona in 2022, progressing through the reserve setup to make his La Liga debut in October 2024 and appearing in the UEFA Champions League the following month.
Forward Line Adjustments and Transfer Targets
Kim provides width and direct attacking options in manager Derek McInnes's tactical setup. Rangers are also finalizing terms on an incoming £9.2m deal for striker Kevin Kelsy from Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers ahead of the Scottish Premiership transfer deadline on September 3 at 5:00 PM.
Because Kim was not registered in time for the UEFA Conference League play-off squad, his first competitive appearance is scheduled for Sunday's domestic fixture against Aberdeen.
Raskin Left Out Amid European Transfer Interest
Midfielder Nicolas Raskin did not travel with the squad to the Czech Republic for the Conference League play-off second leg against FK Jablonec, where Rangers hold a 1-0 aggregate lead. McInnes confirmed the 25-year-old Belgian international remained in Glasgow due to active transfer negotiations.
Raskin, who has two years remaining on his contract, has drawn concrete interest from clubs across England, Spain, Italy, and France, including earlier inquiries from Atalanta and Real Betis.
Next Match Protocols
- European Fixture: FK Jablonec vs. Rangers (UEFA Conference League play-off second leg, holding 1-0 aggregate lead).
- Domestic Schedule: Aberdeen vs. Rangers (Scottish Premiership, Sunday).
- Window Deadline: Scottish transfer registry closes September 3 at 5:00 PM BST.
