Danny Rohl exits Rangers after eight months to join RB Salzburg in 2026

Rangers head coach Danny Rohl leaves Ibrox for Austrian side RB Salzburg after just eight months in charge.

Rohl departs Rangers for Salzburg Danny Rohl has ended his brief tenure at Rangers to take charge of RB Salzburg as the club's new head coach. Rangers announced his departure and stated details about his replacement would be revealed soon. Hearts manager Derek McInnes is widely seen as the likely candidate to replace Rohl, marking Rangers' third managerial change in a year. ## Chairman praises Rohl's efforts Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh expressed gratitude for Rohl's work during his time at the club. He highlighted the significant effort put in by Rohl and his staff, adding, "I'd like to thank Danny for his service and commitment to Rangers." Cavenagh also wished Rohl and his team success moving forward. ## Rohl's coaching background The 37-year-old German began his coaching career at RB Leipzig under Ralph Hasenhuttl. He later joined Southampton in 2018, followed by an assistant role at Bayern Munich under Hansi Flick, where he helped secure the Bundesliga title. Before arriving at Rangers in October, Rohl managed Sheffield Wednesday in 2023. ## Rangers' season under Rohl Rohl replaced Russell Martin and guided Rangers into a tight title race, finishing third behind Celtic and Hearts after the split. Despite an improved second half of the season, a late collapse saw the team miss out on silverware. The side exited both domestic cups early after losses to Celtic, increasing pressure on Rohl's position. ## Salzburg's current situation Rohl will take over a Salzburg side that finished third in Austria last season, their lowest placement in two decades. The Austrian club will compete in the Europa League at the third qualifying round, matching Rangers' current stage in the competition. Daniel Beichler was dismissed as Salzburg boss last month after just 14 matches. ## Analysis of Rohl's Rangers exit Rohl's departure raises questions about his fit within Scottish football despite his efforts to adapt. Chairman Cavenagh publicly backed him post-season, but the German's return to the Red Bull setup suggests a different environment suits him better. Hearts boss McInnes is viewed as the ideal successor due to his deep knowledge of Scottish football and leadership qualities. ## Rangers' abrupt managerial change Rohl's record at Rangers across all competitions includes 22 wins, 11 losses, and seven draws in 40 games. He initially declined the role before reconsidering when targets like Steven Gerrard and Kevin Muscat were unavailable. Early struggles saw Rangers in mid-table before a strong recovery, yet a late-season collapse cost them the title. ## Fan frustrations and squad reshuffle Pressure mounted on Rohl after back-to-back cup exits against Celtic and a post-split collapse that included four defeats in five games. Cavenagh addressed speculation about Rohl's future last month, pledging a summer of significant squad changes and vowing the manager would oversee the process. Four new players were signed in January, with striker Lawrence Shankland arriving from Hearts as part of the rebuild.