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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.

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.

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.

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.