Ryan Kent is set to make a quickfire impact for Seattle Sounders after arriving at the MLS club with better-than-expected fitness levels.
The former Rangers winger has penned a deal with Sounders to stay until the end of the season with the option of a further year.
Kent had been without a club since October after his contract at Fenerbahce was mutually terminated.
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Despite a lack of football, Sounders FC expect to be able to field Kent in the near future as soon as paperwork is over the line.
Manager Brian Schmetzer said: "From a testing perspective, yes [his fitness is better than expected]. But we'll make sure we're being prudent to make sure we don't put him at risk with any injuries, but he'll be fine.
"We don't know how long he'll be unavailable for because today was his first real day. Give me a week and we'll see. If his paperwork comes through fast, he'll be on the field.
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"He's a good dribbler. Obviously, he had some really, really, really, good seasons at Rangers. He's going to be a talented attacking player."
On Kent's ability, he added: “Ryan is a very good player with an impressive pedigree, and we’re excited to bring him into our team.
“He’s got real quality on the ball, is effective at taking players on and stretches opposing backlines, which should give us another dimension in the final third.
"We’re confident Ryan will integrate quickly and give us a big lift as we continue a long, grueling 2025 campaign.”
