Danny Röhl: Rangers complete RB Salzburg deal with Derek McInnes set for Ibrox
The 37-year-old will leave to take charge of Austrian side RB Salzburg; he was appointed as Russell Martin's replacement last October; Rangers finished third in the Scottish Premiership last season and failed to reach the final of either cup competition
Wednesday 17 June 2026 19:37, UK
Rangers and RB Salzburg have completed a deal for Danny Röhl to join the Austrian Bundesliga outfit.
The 37-year-old will depart despite insisting he was committed to the summer rebuild at the Ibrox club.
Rangers finished third in the Scottish Premiership last season and lost to Celtic in the semi-finals of the League Cup before a quarter-final exit to their Old Firm rivals in the Scottish Cup.
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Röhl replaced Russell Martin in October and had two years left on his deal in Govan.
The German boss had also been given assurances over his Rangers future, but it is understood Ibrox chiefs have been continuing to review their options since May.
On confirming the German's departure, chairman Andrew Cavenagh said: I'd like to thank Danny for his service and commitment to Rangers,"
"He and his staff put in a significant amount of hard work during his time in charge, which we are greatly appreciative of.
"We wish them the best of luck moving forward."
Rangers are now finalising the deal for Hearts boss Derek McInnes to become their new head coach.
As reported, he has agreed a deal to join on a three-year contract. Rangers and Hearts now working to finalise that move.
What about summer transfers?
Rangers have already begun a summer rebuild with the likes of new CEO Jim Gillespie, executive director Fraser Thornton, technical director Dan Purdy, and consultant Stig Inge Bjørnebye working with the coaching team to add to the squad.
Scotland international Lawrence Shankland was the first confirmed signing, joining from Hearts on a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.
The activation of a clause in his Hearts deal saw him move for free, having scored 20 goals in all competitions last season.
