Danny Rohl joins Salzburg, Derek McInnes tipped to replace Rangers
By OnzeActu · · 2 min read
Rangers have confirmed the departure of Danny Rohl, recruited last October, who is committed to Salzburg for three years. Rohl leaves Glasgow after winning 22 of his 40 games and leading the Gers back into title contention before a late-season collapse. Derek McInnes, currently at the helm of Hearts, is the favorite to succeed him.
The Rangers have formalized the departure of their coach Danny Rohl, who has signed for three years with RB Salzburg. The Austrian club announced the appointment of the 37-year-old German technician, ending an eight-month stint at Ibrox.
Rohl was appointed to Glasgow last October, after a difficult start under Russell Martin (the Scottish technician had only played 17 matches in all competitions). The Dutchman is not mentioned in the official announcement, but the context recalls the Gers' turbulent season.
Under Rohl's leadership, Rangers regained a place in the Scottish Premiership title race, but a late-year slump – four consecutive defeats in late April and early May – sealed their third place. The Gers finished ten points behind champions Celtic, who won the championship by beating Hearts on the final day.
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Statistically, Rohl leaves the club with a record of 22 victories in 40 games at the helm of Rangers. Before his time in Glasgow, the technician had worked alongside Ralph Hasenhüttl then under Hansi Flick, notably at Bayern Munich and with the German national team, and was appointed coach of Sheffield Wednesday in 2023.
On the Rangers side, succession is already at the heart of discussions: Derek McInnes, the current Hearts coach, is widely expected to take over the position at Ibrox. No official announcement from the Scottish club has yet confirmed the appointment at the time of publication.
For Danny Rohl, the objective is clear: bring Salzburg back to the top of the Austrian Bundesliga, a title which has eluded the club for three seasons. For the Rangers, the summer promises to be busy with a staff reorganization and high expectations from supporters.