Danny Rohl, 37, has transitioned from his role at Rangers to become manager of Red Bull Salzburg, a move he initiated following a call received while on vacation in Hawaii. The German coach spent eight months at the Scottish club, where he took over a team positioned sixth in the league with only one win in eight games. During his tenure, he brought Rangers back into title contention, though the team ultimately finished third after suffering four defeats in their final five matches.
Rohl described the move as unexpected but necessary for his career development. He engaged in transparent discussions with Rangers leadership about the opportunity, ultimately deciding that joining Salzburg offered a chance to start fresh with a quality squad. He emphasized his respect for Rangers and acknowledged that the club’s story under his management remained incomplete. Derek McInnes subsequently took over as Rangers manager.
At Salzburg, Rohl faces the challenge of restoring the club’s domestic dominance. The Austrian side has not won the Bundesliga title for three consecutive seasons, ending a streak of ten consecutive championships. The club finished third in the previous season. Rohl identified winning titles and developing young players as his primary objectives, noting Salzburg’s historical success in producing talent for top European clubs, with alumni including Karim Adeyemi, Erling Haaland, Sadio Mane, and Dominik Szoboszlai.
In his opening matches, Salzburg collected four points from two games, including a draw at Wolfsberg where Rohl felt his team dominated despite the result. The club also progressed in European competition, recovering from a 2-0 deficit to draw 3-3 against Pafos and advance on aggregate. Rohl reflected positively on his adjustment to life in Salzburg, noting the relative anonymity and cultural richness the city offers compared to his previous high-pressure environment in Glasgow.
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