Danny Rohl left Rangers after just under eight months as head coach to become head coach of Red Bull Salzburg on June 17, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Rohl, 37, had two years remaining on his Rangers contract and recorded 22 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses in 40 games, finishing 3rd in the 2025-26 Scottish Premiership season [1]. The club reached a seven-figure compensation agreement with Salzburg for his departure [3].
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh thanked Rohl and his staff for their work. He 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." [1, 3]
Rohl replaced Russell Martin as Rangers head coach in October 2025 after spells coaching at Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich, and Sheffield Wednesday [1, 3].
Rangers named Derek McInnes, 54, as their new manager on a three-year contract the same day [2, 4]. McInnes previously managed Hearts and led them to second place in the 2025-26 Scottish Premiership, eight points ahead of Rangers [2, 4]. He said, "The demands here are clear, and our supporters rightfully have high expectations. It is up to me, my staff and my players to meet those expectations, and have this club performing as it should." [2]
McInnes will be joined by Rangers assistant staff Alan Archibald, Paul Sheerin, and Craig Clark [2, 4]. McInnes had previously declined the chance to manage Rangers in 2017 [3].
Salzburg finished third in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and will have Rohl in charge for the upcoming campaign [1, 3].
Rohl’s appointment as Reds coach marked a quick rise, considering he took over Rangers less than a year ago. His successor now takes on the task of improving Rangers’ league standing following a solid but second-tier finish.
The transition was completed on June 17, 2026, with McInnes gearing up to lead Rangers into the 2026-27 season [2, 4].
