Rangers have accomplished the signing of Liam Kelly after the goalkeeper signed a two-year deal at Ibrox.
The Scotland worldwide is supervisor Philippe Clement’s fifth summer time signing, after the arrivals of Jefte, Clinton Nsiala, Connor Barron and Oscar Cortes – whereas Mohamed Diomande made his mortgage transfer everlasting.
Kelly returns to the membership on the expiration of his Motherwell contract – having left Rangers in 2018 and performed for Livingston, Queen’s Park and the Fir Park membership.
He’ll present competitors to No 1 Jack Butland, whereas Robby McCrorie might depart in the hunt for first-team motion. Kelly was a part of the Scotland squad at Euro 2024 – however didn’t characteristic in Germany.
Kelly stated: “It’s unbelievable to be again at Rangers, after I left, I in all probability by no means thought I might be again, however I’m so delighted to be right here. I do know the dimensions of the membership, I spent 14 years right here, so it’s a nice feeling, and I’m wanting ahead to the brand new problem.
“You all the time think about your individual means that you would be able to play on the high degree and this membership is the best degree. I’m becoming a member of a very proficient group of gamers and a very proficient group of goalkeepers, so I’m excited.”
Clement added: “I’m delighted now we have been in a position to safe the signing of Liam. We’ve got had some actually Positive conversations, and he’s a goalkeeper with expertise in Scotland and within the Scottish Premiership which can be beneficial for our squad.
“Beneath Colin Stewart, now we have a very sturdy goalkeeping division, and the addition of Liam will solely additional strengthen that as we put together for the 2024/25 season.”
Director of soccer recruitment, Nils Koppen stated: “We’re thrilled to welcome a goalkeeper with Liam’s expertise into our squad.
“He’s somebody who is aware of the calls for of this membership and league, and loved a Positive previous few seasons at Motherwell. It is necessary we proceed to strengthen all features of the squad, and it’s incredible now we have been in a position so as to add Liam to the group.”
In the meantime, striker Hamza Igamane can also be closing in on his transfer to Rangers.
He’s set to affix from Moroccan membership AS Far Rabat the place he scored seven targets and supplied six assists in 20 appearances this season.
Boyd: Rangers want stability
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Kris Boyd on the challenges forward for Philippe Clement at Rangers, together with if the delays to work at Ibrox will affect the group initially of the season
Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd on Sky Sports activities Information:
“Clement will clearly need to usher in his personal gamers. It is harder with the gamers beneath contract making an attempt to maneuver them out.
“Those he is introduced in previously have achieved fairly nicely however it’s a must to begin successful issues frequently.
“There have been rumours Connor Goldson and James Tavernier will transfer on. They’re beneath contract. It is not going to be straightforward to drive them out. They want somebody to return alongside and take them off your palms, if that is the case.
“However a steady turnover of 10, 12 gamers each summer time is not any good. Rangers must get stability.”
The 2024 summer transfer window within the Premier League and Scottish Premiership formally opened on Friday June 14.
The window will shut on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership introduced ahead Deadline Day to hyperlink up with the opposite main leagues in Europe. The time limits have been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.