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Rangers Sign South African Defender Makhanya, Four-Year $4.5 M Deal

7/31/2026

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Rangers FC signed South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya on a four-year contract for a fee reported to be up to $4.5 million.
The 22-year-old centre-back joins from Philadelphia Union after 53 games, three goals and a 2025 Supporters’ Shield.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes said Makhanya’s athleticism should help him adapt to Scottish football.

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Rangers FC signed South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya on a four-year contract for a fee reported to be up to $4.5 million.
The 22-year-old centre-back joins from Philadelphia Union after 53 games, three goals and a 2025 Supporters’ Shield.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes said Makhanya’s athleticism should help him adapt to Scottish football.