Rangers complete the signing of centre-back Olwethu Makhanya from Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union as they prepare for the new Scottish Premiership season. The transfer is described as a substantial move to strengthen their back line ahead of domestic challenges, with multiple outlets linking the deal to Rangers’ push to compete with title holders Celtic.
Yahoo Sports reports that Rangers sign the 22-year-old on a four-year contract, while Rangers’ own announcement does not set out the fee. Sky Sports places the value of the deal at around £3m. Other coverage echoes the timing, describing the move as completed on Thursday and occurring ahead of Rangers’ opening league match.
Makhanya is a South Africa international and was part of his country’s World Cup squad, though he remains an unused substitute in all four of South Africa’s tournament games, according to Yahoo Sports. Overall, the reporting aligns on the club, position, contract length, and the broad purpose of the signing.
