Rangers goalkeeper signs new Ibrox contract extension
💙 We can today confirm that Kieran Wright has signed a one-year contract extension with the club. — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 3, 2025
He did feature on the bench in the Europa League and Champions League qualifying for the club last season.
Wright spent the second half of last season on loan at Airdrieonians, where he helped the club preserve their Championship status.
The shot-stopper is a former Scotland under-21 international and also counts Gala Fairydean Rovers, Albion Rovers, Raith Rovers, Alloa, Partick Thistle, Dumbarton and Livingston in his former loan clubs.
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A club statement confirmed: "Rangers can today confirm that Kieran Wright has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.
"The goalkeeper, who has been with the Light Blues since 2016, will continue his stay in Glasgow into a 10th year ahead of the start of the new campaign.
"He spent the second half of last season on loan at Airdrieonians in the Scottish Championship, helping the club preserve their second-tier status by overcoming Cove Rangers 2-1 in the relegation play-off final back in May, making 24 appearances for the side in total."
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