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Danny Rohl explains his departure from Rangers for Red Bull Salzburg
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The essentials
Danny Rohl, 37, left Rangers to manage Red Bull Salzburg in June 2026, a decision he considers the right move. At Salzburg, he aims to win trophies, develop young players and restore the club's European prominence. The German manager's tenure at Rangers lasted eight months. Salzburg has endured three seasons without an Austrian championship title following ten consecutive titles.
- Danny Rohl joined Salzburg in June 2026.
- He wants to win trophies and develop young players.
- His spell at Rangers lasted eight months.
- Salzburg has gone three seasons without winning the Austrian title.
What we know
Danny Rohl left Rangers for Red Bull Salzburg in June 2026. At 37 years old, he believes it was the right choice, according to the BBC.
He wants to win trophies, develop young players and deliver attractive football. He also aims to restore Salzburg to prominence on the European stage.
Rohl had expected to remain at Rangers. While on holiday in Hawaii in June 2026, he received a call about Salzburg's interest.
He then had an open discussion with Rangers and Marcus Mann, sporting director of the Austrian club.
Eight months at Rangers
Rohl managed Rangers for eight months. He inherited a team sitting sixth in the league with just one win in eight matches.
The team climbed back into the title race. However, four defeats in their last five games left them in third place.
Derek McInnes replaced Rohl. After Thursday's Europa League elimination to Jagiellonia Bialystok, he had not won any of his first four matches.
The challenge at Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg has gone three seasons without winning the Austrian championship following a run of ten consecutive titles.
The club finished third in the previous season. Rohl arrives with the stated goal of returning them to winning trophies.
On Thursday at Paphos, Salzburg came back from 2-0 down to secure a 3-3 draw. The club progressed 4-3 on aggregate.
This qualification sets up a Europa League playoff tie against Swedish club Mjällby.
A career between Germany and England
Before Rangers, Rohl notably kept Sheffield Wednesday up during the 2023-24 season.
He began his coaching career at RB Leipzig under Ralph Hasenhüttl before following him to Southampton.
He also worked under Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich.
Youth development at the heart of the project
Rohl's project places emphasis on developing young players. Several footballers mentioned have passed through Salzburg before moving on to other clubs.
Karim Adeyemi left Salzburg for Borussia Dortmund in 2022, then joined Barcelona in summer 2026.
Erling Haaland, Sadio Mané, Dayot Upamecano and Dominik Szoboszlai are also among the former Salzburg players cited.
Lucas Gourna-Douath was close to joining Hull.
Rohl works at Red Bull Salzburg's training ground in Taxham, on the outskirts of Salzburg.
When did Danny Rohl join Salzburg?
He left Rangers for Red Bull Salzburg in June 2026.
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