Danny Rohl departs Rangers for RB Salzburg as Derek McInnes emerges as successor

Rangers have confirmed the departure of head coach Danny Rohl to Red Bull Salzburg by mutual agreement, with a seven-figure compensation package agreed between the two clubs. Performance manager Sascha Lense and first-team analyst Tristan Steiner will also leave Ibrox as part of the reshuffle.

The 37-year-old German, who replaced Russell Martin last October, is set to take charge of the Austrian Bundesliga side. Hearts manager Derek McInnes is understood to be lined up as his successor at Rangers, with the club stating that “a further update on the vacant position will follow in due course.”

Chairman Andrew Cavenagh paid tribute to the outgoing coach on the club’s official website. “I’d like to thank Danny for his service and commitment to Rangers,” he said. “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.”

Rohl made a promising start to his tenure, hauling Rangers into title contention after inheriting a squad that sat in the bottom six under Martin. However, his reign ended on a sour note as the club lost four consecutive games following the league split, finishing a distant third.

Cavenagh had publicly backed Rohl as recently as last month to lead the club into the new season, but the Ibrox hierarchy ultimately chose not to stand in his way when Salzburg registered their interest.