Rangers have secured South Korean winger Kim Min-Su from Girona on a long-term contract, marking the club's 12th summer acquisition. The 20-year-old has agreed terms on a deal that according to reports from South Korea includes a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year, though the Ibrox club has not disclosed the transfer fee.
Kim arrives after a loan spell at second-tier Andorra, where he contributed six goals and four assists across 40 appearances last season. The move comes as Rangers continue to reshape their attacking options under manager Derek McInnes, who has made strengthening the forward areas a priority throughout the transfer window.
Why did Rangers pursue Kim?
The Ibrox outfit have been actively hunting new wingers following unsuccessful attempts to secure alternatives. The club had targeted PSV Eindhoven's Couhaib Driouech earlier in August but withdrew from negotiations after the 24-year-old sustained a minor injury. Brighton subsequently rejected a £7.5 million offer for 21-year-old Amario Cozier-Duberry, prompting Rangers to accelerate their pursuit of Kim.
Kim joins fellow summer recruits Djeidi Gassama, Findlay Curtis, Ross McCausland and Daisuke Yokota in bolstering Rangers' attacking depth. The Japanese winger Yokota, signed from Hannover in early August, was the club's ninth summer signing.
What is Kim's background?
The South Korean departs Girona following the Spanish club's relegation from La Liga. During his time with Girona's senior squad, Kim made eight appearances, while his performances for their B team were more prolific, netting 19 goals in 84 games. His loan at Andorra provided valuable first-team experience in a competitive second-tier environment.
Manager Derek McInnes expressed his satisfaction with the acquisition, stating:
We are delighted to welcome Min-su to Rangers. Strengthening our options in the forward areas has been a real target and focus for us throughout this window and we believe he will add another exciting dimension to the squad. Min-su is a talented young player with excellent technical ability, energy and a real desire to develop and we are looking forward to working with him.
What happens next for Rangers?
Kim's arrival comes as Rangers prepare for a crucial Conference League play-off second leg against Czech side Jablonec on 27 August 2026 at 17:00 GMT. The Scottish club holds a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, played at Ibrox on 20 August. Meanwhile, midfielder Nicolas Raskin is set to depart the club after being excluded from the squad for the European fixture, signalling further squad changes as McInnes continues reshaping his options.
The fee for Kim has been reported variously as exceeding €10 million, with some sources citing an £8.5 million buyout clause that Rangers activated. Girona had been demanding activation of the buyout rather than negotiating a lower fee before agreeing to the transfer.
Key Facts
- Kim Min-Su becomes Rangers' 12th summer signing under Derek McInnes
- The 20-year-old scored six goals and provided four assists in 40 games on loan at Andorra last season
- Rangers had previously targeted PSV's Couhaib Driouech and Brighton's Amario Cozier-Duberry before pursuing Kim
- Kim departs Girona following their relegation from La Liga after loan spells with Girona B and Andorra
- Rangers face Jablonec in a Conference League play-off second leg on 27 August 2026, holding a 1-0 first-leg advantage
