Danny Röhl departs Rangers for RB Salzburg, Derek McInnes expected to take over

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Rangers have confirmed that head coach Danny Röhl will leave by mutual agreement to manage RB Salzburg, with a seven‑figure compensation package. Former Hearts boss Derek McInnes is the frontrunner to replace him, while the club also notes the departure of key staff.

Rangers FC have announced that head coach Danny Röhl will leave the club by mutual agreement to take over at Austrian side RB Salzburg. The move comes with a seven‑figure compensation package and opens the door for former Hearts manager Derek McInnes to return to Ibrox.

Röhl’s departure confirmed and staff exits

Röhl leaves after taking charge in October 2025.
Performance manager Sascha Lense and first‑team analyst Tristan Steiner also depart.
Compensation agreed at a seven‑figure sum between Rangers and Salzburg.

Financial and performance snapshot

Compensation: seven‑figure (exact amount undisclosed).
Rangers finished third, dropping four games after the split.
Röhl had lifted the team from the bottom six to title contention before the decline.

Impact on Rangers and the Scottish Premiership

Loss of a coach who had revived the squad’s form.
Potential disruption ahead of the next season’s title race.
Opening for a high‑profile appointment could reshape club strategy.

Future outlook: McInnes and other possibilities

Derek McInnes, former Rangers player and Hearts manager, is the leading candidate.
McInnes previously declined the role in 2017; a second refusal would be unexpected.
Former Liverpool and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is also linked.
Rangers will issue an update on the vacant position in due course.