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Liverpool confirm Kirsty Maclean transfer from Glasgow Rangers
Kirsty Maclean Joins Liverpool: A Rising Star Adds New Chapter to Women's Ambitions Liverpool have made their first move of the summer in the women's transfer window, officially confirming the signing of highly-rated midfielder Kirsty Maclean from Glasgow Rangers. The 20-year-old, who made her senior breakthrough at just 16, arrives at the AXA Melwood Training Centre with both pedigree and promise. Advertisement For a club steeped in tradition, this move signals more than a simple reinforcement. It's a statement. In Maclean, Liverpool haven't just signed a player – they've acquired a symbol of intent. Her journey from the Rangers academy to the heart of their title-winning team in 2021-22 already reads like a blueprint for leadership. Now, she steps into a new environment hungry for growth and success. 'I'm really looking forward to it. I'm really excited to get going in pre-season and to meet all the girls, and hopefully we can start the season well,' Maclean told 'I think the club speaks for itself. It's obviously a massive club with a lot of history and to be able to represent the badge is a really proud moment for me.' From Ibrox prodigy to Anfield potential Maclean's trajectory has been quietly but impressively upward. After rising through the youth system at Rangers, she quickly established herself as a key player during the 2022-23 campaign and earned a PFA Scotland Women's Young Player of the Year nomination. Her technical ability, vision, and fearlessness on the ball marked her out as one to watch. That same year, her performances earned her a debut call-up to the senior Scotland squad. She made her first international appearance in a 3-0 win against Northern Ireland in June 2023 and has since accumulated nine caps. Advertisement Her move to Liverpool feels timely – and strategic. With the women's game continuing to build momentum and visibility, clubs like Liverpool know the value of investing in the next wave of talent. Bold steps for Liverpool's women's project While the headlines are often dominated by Liverpool's men's team and their high-profile additions – most recently the likes of Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz – the women's side is quietly crafting a new identity. Underpinned by smart recruitment and youth-centric development, Maclean's arrival fits this ethos perfectly. She's not just a signing. She's a foundation stone.
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2 days ago
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Liverpool sign Scotland midfielder Maclean
Liverpool have signed 20-year-old Scotland midfielder Kirsty Maclean from Rangers academy product, who made over 100 appearances for the Glasgow club, said it was the "right time for a new challenge and to take the next step".Liverpool's first signing of the summer was part of the Rangers side that won their first SWPL title in 2022, before winning the Sky Sports Cup for the first time later that said: "I think the club speaks for itself. It's obviously a massive club with a lot of history and to be able to represent the badge is a really proud moment for me."I'm a midfielder who likes to be on the ball and tries to make things happen so hopefully I can link up with the players in front of me and we can try to score lots of goals this season."Maclean, who has 10 Scotland caps, also played a key role in the team that secured back-to-back domestic cup doubles across the past two seasons.
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2 days ago
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Celtic signing ‘on the way', ex-Rangers star lands new role, Scotland ace set for medical
Here are the latest Scottish football transfer headlines on Monday afternoon - including the latest rumours surrounding Rangers, Celtic, and the Scotland national team. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Here are the latest Scottish football transfer news and gossip on Monday afternoon, including the latest rumours surrounding Rangers, Celtic and the Scotland national team. Scott McKenna is set to join Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb. | SNS Group Scotland man jets in for medical Scotland international Scott McKenna has travelled to Dinamo Zagreb this morning in order to undergo a medical ahead of his move to the Maksimir Stadium, according to reports in Croatia. The 28-year-old spent last season in La Liga with Las Palmas, alongside former international teammate Oli McBurnie, but was able to departed the club this summer after being unable to prevent the Gran Canaria-based side from being relegated in the second tier. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Currently a free agent, McKenna had been loosely linked with Scottish Premiership trio Rangers, Celtic and Hibs, but is now expected to move to the 1. HNL, where he will sign a four-year contract in the Croatian capital. Rangers midfielder Kirsty Maclean has completed a transfer to Liverpool. | Getty Images Rangers midfielder departs Rangers midfielder Kirsty Maclean has completed a move to Women's Super League giants Liverpool, as exclusively revealed by The Scotsman last week. The 20-year-old Scotland international first broke onto the scene at Auchenhowie as a 16-year-old, playing over 100 games for the Gers and winning every domestic trophy during her four seasons in the first team. 'I was at Rangers for 11 years and I loved my time there,' said Maclean. 'But I felt like it was the right time for a new challenge and to take the next step into the WSL, so I'm really looking forward to it. I think the club speaks for itself. It's obviously a massive club with a lot of history and to be able to represent the badge is a really proud moment for me. I'm a midfielder who likes to be on the ball and tries to make things happen so hopefully I can link up with the players in front of me and we can try to score lots of goals this season.' Maclean's international teammate Kirsty Smith has also switched clubs this summer, signing for big spending Nottingham Forest on a free transfer following her departure from West Ham United. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cercle Brugge defender Flavio Nazinho has been linked with a move to Celtic. | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Celtic signing 'on the way' Celtic are interested in signing talented young left-back Flávio Nazinho from Cercle Brugge this summer, according to reports in the Belgium. The defender, who is valued at around £6million, is believed to have caught the Hoops' attention following a series of strong displays for Portugal at the Under-21 European Championships this summer. Named as potential replacement for Greg Taylor, who signed for PAOK Athens earlier this month, the reports claims the 21-year-old is 'on his way to Celtic' and is 'high' on the club's wish-list' this summer, after they identified him as someone who can provide strong cover for Kieran Tierney next season. Celtic will have competition from Roma and Real Sociedad, who are also keeping tabs on the Cercle Brugge man, who joined the Belgian Pro League club from Sporting CP for a fee of just £900,000 two summers ago. Former Rangers favourite Carlos Cuellar has taken his first steps into management. | Getty Images Ex-Ibrox star lands first manager role Ex-Rangers central defender Carlos Cuellar has been handed the first managerial role of his career after being named the head coach of Elche Ilicitano. The ex-Gers star moved to Ibrox from Osasuna for a reported fee of £2.37million in 2007, he was named the Scottish Premier League Player of the Year in his debut season with the club, after playing a prominent role in the side that won the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup, while also making it to the UEFA Cup Final. His impressive form alerted several clubs to his talents though, and Cuellar signed for Aston Villa after just one season in Glasgow after the club agreed a £7.8million deal for the Spaniard. Now retired, he has been placed in charge of second tier outfit Elche's reserve team, with the 43-year-old tasked with 'facilitating the growth and integration of young players into the club's professional structure.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ex-Scotland hero Darren Fletcher has been given a new role at Manchester United. | SNS Group Scotland icon lands new EPL job Former Scotland international midfielder Darren Fletcher has been named the new head coach of Manchester United's Under-18 team. The 41-year-old first returned to the Red Devils in 2021 to coach the club's Under-16 sides, having previously spent two decades as a player at Old Trafford. Capped 80-times by the Scotland national team, Fletcher won five Premier League titles, two League Cups, the FA Cup, the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup during his time as player with Manchester United, before leaving for West Bromwich Albion in 2017.
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'Incredibly hard decision' as Maclean leaves Rangers for Liverpool
Scotland midfielder Kirsty Maclean said it was "an incredibly hard decision to leave" Rangers for Liverpool. The 20-year-old, who is a product of the Govan club's youth academy, made her first-team debut at the age of just 16 and went on to play more than 100 times. Advertisement She was part of the Rangers side that won their first SWPL title in 2022, before winning the Sky Sports Cup for the first time later that year. Maclean, who has 10 Scotland caps, also played in a key role in the team that secured back-to-back domestic cup doubles across the past two seasons. "It was an incredibly hard decision to leave," the midfielder said. "I think obviously being at the club for so long, it means a lot to me. "To leave was hard, but I feel like it was the right time for me to move on to something new. "I will miss everyone at the club so much. I said to the girls they all mean so much to me and I mean it. "I'm leaving with the best memories and it has been the best 11 years; I couldn't have asked for a better group of girls to do it with."
BBC News
2 days ago
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'Incredibly hard decision' as Maclean leaves Rangers for Liverpool
Scotland midfielder Kirsty Maclean said it was "an incredibly hard decision to leave" Rangers for 20-year-old, who is a product of the Govan club's youth academy, made her first-team debut at the age of just 16 and went on to play more than 100 was part of the Rangers side that won their first SWPL title in 2022, before winning the Sky Sports Cup for the first time later that who has 10 Scotland caps, also played in a key role in the team that secured back-to-back domestic cup doubles across the past two seasons."It was an incredibly hard decision to leave," the midfielder said. "I think obviously being at the club for so long, it means a lot to me."To leave was hard, but I feel like it was the right time for me to move on to something new."I will miss everyone at the club so much. I said to the girls they all mean so much to me and I mean it."I'm leaving with the best memories and it has been the best 11 years; I couldn't have asked for a better group of girls to do it with."
