Danny Röhl has left Rangers and is expected to be succeeded by Derek McInnes after the club confirmed his departure to RB Salzburg by mutual consent. The German coach, who joined Rangers in October and revitalized their season following a disastrous start under Russell Martin, will take over the Austrian Bundesliga side after a seven-figure compensation package was agreed between the clubs. Performance manager Sascha Lense and first-team analyst Tristan Steiner will also depart Ibrox.
Röhl's tenure at Rangers
Röhl made an encouraging start to his Rangers reign, hauling the team into title contention after inheriting a side in the bottom six following a dire start under Martin. However, the 37-year-old came under fire in the closing weeks of the season as Rangers capitulated after the split, losing four games in a row to finish a distant third.
Club chairman's statement
“I’d like to thank Danny for his service and commitment to Rangers,” the Rangers chairman, Andrew Cavenagh, 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.”
Potential successors
Röhl looks likely to be succeeded by the Hearts manager, and former Rangers player, Derek McInnes. McInnes rejected the opportunity to manage Rangers in 2017, but it would be a surprise if the 54-year-old turned them down a second time. Steven Gerrard has also been linked with the Rangers post, having managed there previously.
“A further update from the club on the vacant position will follow in due course,” a Rangers statement read.
