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Building momentum ahead of a new campaign is about far more than pre-season results. Across the women’s game, clubs are carefully strengthening their squads, looking for players who can immediately improve the team while also fitting into a long-term vision.
Rangers are no exception. With expectations continuing to rise both domestically and in Europe, the Glasgow side have been working behind the scenes to identify additions capable of helping the club take another step forward.
The recruitment strategy has focused on bringing in proven performers with experience in competitive leagues, and after weeks of planning, the Light Blues have now welcomed another fresh face through the door.
Rangers have officially completed the signing of former Durham attacker Hannah Blake on a free transfer.
The Scottish club confirmed the move on their official website, with the New Zealand international becoming the latest addition to Leanne Crichton’s squad ahead of the new season.
The 26-year-old arrives at Ibrox following the expiry of her contract with Durham earlier this summer.
Blake spent the last two seasons with the English side after making the switch from Australian club Adelaide United. During the 2025/26 Barclays WSL2 campaign, she featured 16 times and scored once while gaining valuable experience in one of England’s most competitive divisions.
Now, the forward is preparing for a fresh challenge north of the border.
Speaking after completing the move, Blake expressed her excitement about beginning the next chapter of her career.
«“It is really exciting, the first few days have been good I have settled in nicely. The girls have been really welcoming so it feels nice and it feels like home already which is good.»
«“Rangers is obviously a massive club and that was exciting to me. I think speaking to Leanne [Crichton] and Donald [Gillies], the club has a huge amount of ambition and they want to win and that excites me.»
«“It was clear that Leanne wants to play a really attacking style of football, obviously dominate and win sort of at all costs especially as an attacking player that is something that is really exciting so it was a little bit of a no brainer really.”»
Blake joins a Rangers side eager to continue challenging for major honours in Scotland while making a stronger impact in European competition.
Her arrival gives Crichton another experienced option in the final third as Rangers continue shaping a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts throughout the upcoming campaign.
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