Rangers sign former Brighton defender Li Mengwen | OneFootball

Rangers have completed the signing of former Brighton & Hove Albion defender Li Mengwen on a free transfer.

The Gers announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier today.

The 30-year-old Chinese international makes the move to Ibrox after leaving former club Brighton & Hove Albion earlier this summer. Mengwen has signed a one-year deal with Rangers.

Mengwen joined Brighton & Hove Albion from Chinese Women’s Super League club Jiangsu in summer 2023. The player made 15 appearances for The Seagulls in all competitions in her first year with the club before spending last season on loan at West Ham United. Mengwen helped The Hammers to continue their development under head coach Rehanne Skinner. The East Londoners were able to end the campaign in ninth position in the Barclays Women’s Super League table.

The defender will now resume her career north of the border with Rangers.

After joining The Gers, Mengwen said “I am excited, despite having a long flight, I am very excited to be here.

“I want to be in a competitive league; Rangers have a very ambitious process and I am happy to be here.”

Mengwen will look to help Rangers win further silverware during her time playing in Scotland.