Rangers target Kelsy's wild journey from truck to war zone

The 22-year-old striker once hid in a mining truck to chase his dream—now he's on the brink of a Rangers move.

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What happened. Rangers have reportedly agreed a transfer for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy, who has had an eventful career including hiding in a truck and living through the war in Ukraine.

• Kelsy started his career in Venezuela with Mineros de Guayana at age 16.
• He hid in a mining truck to travel 500 miles during a Covid-19 travel ban.
• He has played in four countries, including with Shakhtar Donetsk in Europe.

“It was all for my dream, which was to be a professional athlete, to play in Europe.”

— Kevin Kelsy

If the move goes through, Kelsy would add to his already colourful career at Ibrox.

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