Rotherham United have strengthened their defensive options with the signings of Ewan Otoo and Kieran Ngwenya, both 23, on two-year contracts. The pair join as free agents after leaving Dunfermline Athletic at the end of last season, bringing experience from the Scottish Championship. Their arrivals mark the eighth and ninth summer signings for the Millers, who finished 23rd in League One last season with 37 points (9W-10D-23L) and a goal difference of -29 (36 scored, 65 conceded).
Who are the new signings?
Ewan Otoo, a defender, joined Dunfermline Athletic from Celtic on loan in February 2023 and made 88 league appearances for the Pars. Kieran Ngwenya began his career at Aberdeen before moving to East End Park in June 2024, where he played 61 times. Both players bring youth and defensive solidity to a Rotherham side looking to bounce back from relegation to League Two.
Why this matters for Rotherham
After a tough 2025 campaign, Rotherham are rebuilding their squad ahead of the new season. The signings of Otoo and Ngwenya add depth to the backline, which conceded 65 goals last term. With eight new faces already through the door, manager [Manager's Name] is shaping a squad capable of challenging for promotion.
What comes next?
The duo could make their competitive debuts in Rotherham’s EFL Cup first-round tie against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. Their first league test will come against Port Vale at home on January 9, 2027, when the Millers will look to start their League Two campaign on a high. Fans will be hoping the new signings can help turn around the team’s fortunes after a disappointing season.
