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Rangers Splash $13M for Venezuelan Striker Kelsy
26 Aug
Summary
- Rangers agreed to pay $13 million plus add-ons for Kevin Kelsy.
- Kelsy's transfer ranks as Rangers' second most expensive ever.
- The forward has scored 16 goals in 43 MLS appearances.
Rangers Football Club has reached an agreement with Portland Timbers to sign Venezuelan international forward Kevin Kelsy. The transfer fee is reported to be $13 million, with additional add-ons and a sell-on clause for the Timbers. This move positions Kelsy's transfer as the second most expensive in Rangers' history, following Tore Andre Flo's signing in 2000.
Kelsy, who joined the Timbers in January 2025 for under $6 million, has scored 16 goals in 43 appearances in MLS. His impressive performances and physical attributes, including his height and pace, have drawn attention from European clubs. Rangers anticipate he will significantly bolster their attacking line.
The Portland Timbers will be active in the current transfer window, despite this significant sale. They have already signed Vincent Janssen and have other options at forward. The club has been strategically raising funds through player sales, with Kelsy's departure contributing to a substantial amount raised in recent years.
