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Rangers sign Aston Villa's Kelly on loan

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Rangers have signed Aston Villa goalkeeper Soffia Kelly on loan until the end of the season.

Born in Wales, the 18-year-old came through the academy at Villa and became the first player to sign with the side via their academy pathway when she penned a professional contract in March last year.

Internationally the goalkeeper is yet to earn a senior cap but has featured for Wales at under-19s level and has been in squads and on the bench for the senior side for Nations League and Euro 2025 games.

I am really excited," Kelly told club media of the move.

"I have heard some really good things about the club through friends and staff and things like that.

"Just coming in, everyone has been so welcoming, which is what you want when you come into a new environment.

"For me, I just want to try and learn and develop as much as I can, and I feel like Rangers is the perfect place for me to do that."

Head coach Leanne Crichton is delighted to add to her goalkeeping options for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

"We're delighted to bring Soffia to Rangers on loan," she added.

"She's a goalkeeper with strong qualities, good presence, and a real hunger to compete at such a young age.

"This move gives us added competition and depth in the goalkeeping department, and we're confident she'll continue to grow as a player during her time here."

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