Here is all you need to know about age 15 Alexander aka Alex Smith, the Rangers wonderkid including more about his career and bio
Fabrizio Romano, the Italian transfer expert, reported that Alexander Smith, the wonderkid for the Rangers, is almost done negotiating his first contract.
The highly appreciated youth talent, who is reportedly being eyed by multiple Major League Soccer and Premier League teams, will sign a 2027 contract with the Light Blues. Here is all you need to know about the youngster.
Who is Rangers footballer Alexander aka Alex Smith, bio, age, height, position and contract details
Alex Smith is a young 15-year-old player for the Rangers. He will turn 16 next month and will reportedly sign his first professional contract. His height stands at 1.68m and he plays as an attacking midfielder.
The fifteen-year-old midfield player, who holds dual citizenship with the United States and Scotland, is believed to have turned down significant transfer offers from other teams to almost reach an agreement with one of their top players.
🔵🔐 Rangers top prospect Alexander Smith close to agreeing first professional contract at the club valid until June 2027.
He’s elegible for USA & Scotland national teams.
Rangers fought off strong interest from PL and MLS to keep him, top priority for the board and Clement. pic.twitter.com/6Z3ZG5LXkK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 28, 2024
Smith was raised in Glasgow, but if he keeps improving and playing the way he is now, Tartan Army management will want to lock him down to the senior squad. He played at the under-15 level for the USA.
He captained Scotland’s under-16 team eight times, and according to reports, other teams are vying for the player to take him away from the Rangers academy. He has also participated in youth competitions for the United States.
What will Alex Smith’s contract look like?
According to the Fabrizio Romano story, Smith and the club are “close” to finalising the terms of his first professional contract, which would expire in June 2027.
There will have been concerns among the team because Rangers could only get a six-figure deal for Smith. In the next month of his sixteenth birthday, the young player will be eligible to sign his professional contract.
The Gers’ unsatisfactory campaign culminated in a loss to Celtic in the final Old Firm league match of the season, which prevented them from catching up to the Hoops.
They also lost to Ross County and dropped points at Dundee, which ultimately cost them the Premiership title.
As the season draws near, all eyes will be on the pitch. Smith’s professional contract to remain with the squad is just one of many significant deals that will be made; Jefte is one of the confirmed additions.
Meanwhile, the 15-year-old, who has excelled in the Gers’ development programme, caught the attention of Arsenal in February, hoping he may follow in the footsteps of Rory Wilson or Billy Gilmour.