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Rangers Signs South Africa Defender Makhanya From MLS to Challenge Title-Holding Celtic
The 22-year-old center back joins on a four-year deal as Rangers add defensive depth in a push to catch Celtic.
- On Thursday, South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya joined Rangers from Philadelphia Union, signing a four-year deal as part of a major squad overhaul to challenge rivals Celtic.
- Rangers paid a £3 million fee for the defender, who made almost 50 appearances for the Union and won the Supporters Shield before representing South Africa at this summer's World Cup.
- "For me, it has always been a dream to play football in Europe," Makhanya said, describing himself as a "composed centre-back" who is "quick, strong" and comfortable on the ball.
- Coach Derek McInnes manages simultaneous squad changes as Nedim Bajrami nears an exit to Al Taawoun, while Makhanya is available for Friday's Premiership opener against Dundee United.
- Rangers seeks to challenge Celtic, which has dominated the league in 14 of the past 15 seasons, while preparing for a Europa League qualifying match next Thursday in Poland.
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Rangers signs South Africa defender Makhanya from MLS to challenge title-holding Celtic
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya joined Rangers on Thursday from Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union as part of a major squad overhaul to catch city
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Union send D Olwethu Makhanya to Scotland's Rangers
(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)The Philadelphia Union agreed to transfer defender Olwethu Makhanya to Scotland's Rangers F.C. on Thursday.The 22-year-old South African center back had one goal in 42 MLS matches (36 starts) for the Union from 2025-26.Makhanya was Philadelphia's first-ever U22 Initiative signing after arriving from Stellenbosch FC in July 2023.'We greatly appreciate Olw
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