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title: "Rangers have paid his release clause – Report from Barcelona claims new signing imminent"
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published: "2026-08-24T09:44:03Z"
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# Rangers have paid his release clause – Report from Barcelona claims new signing imminent

**Rangers are said to have paid the release clause for Girona’s Kim Min-su, with the South Korean attacker set to become the 12th summer signing at Ibrox.**

The update was provided by Barcelona-based sports daily *[Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/girona-fc/20260823/1004218936/minsu-paso-rangers-diez-millones.html)*, which detailed that Rangers have met the €10 million release clause for the winger, who can also operate in an attacking midfield role.

It’s a risk, but so is every signing, and there will be concern at spending so much on unproven potential.

Kim Su-min featured for Girona on Friday evening as they were beaten 2-1 away to Cordoba.

> Kim Min-Su is an interesting player, not really someone I knew about prior to last season and now he’s heading to Rangers.\
> \
> The 20 year old Korean winger has a lot to like, but also concerns/problems that come with him.\
> \
> As a player, Kim is a very direct winger, he loves to… [pic.twitter.com/1hKBdrGK8d](https://t.co/1hKBdrGK8d)
>
> — Andreas Anderson (@A\_Andersen\_) [August 21, 2026](https://x.com/A_Andersen_/status/2090881685420143089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Kim Min-su set to sign for Rangers – report

The detail from Mundo Deportivo was clear, stating that the deal is done.

“With only the final steps and official confirmation remaining, Min-su is packing his bags. #

“Rangers have paid his release clause and secured one of the most exciting talents at Montilivi (Girona)”

This morning on Read Rangers, we detailed the [latest Rangers transfer news](https://readrangers.com/2026/08/24/rangers-transfer-news-monday-24-august), with a lot of activity expected this week.

The transfer window closes in Scotland on September 3, with a turnover of 8-10 players expected in the coming days.