Danny Rohl breaks Rangers exit silence as German coach reveals what attracted him to Red Bull Salzburg
The former Sheffield Wednesday boss has left the Glasgow club by ‘mutual consent’ to take over at the Austrian outfit.
Danny Rohl’s departure from Rangers has officially been confirmed with the German coach leaving to take chare at Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg.
The Ibrox club confirmed in a statement that the decision had been made with ‘mutual consent’ and wished the former Sheffield Wednesday boss well in his new role. Hearts’ manager Derek McInnes is expected to replace Rohl as the new Rangers head coach later this week.
After days of speculation the 37-year-old manager has finally revealed why he was eager to leave Scotland and take charge at Salzburg. He opened up on what attracted him to the Austrian giants in their official statement on his arrival.
‘A style of football I strongly identify with’ - why Danny Rohl has left Rangers for Red Bull Salzburg
He said: “I'm incredibly excited about my new role at FC Red Bull Salzburg. I'm already familiar with the club from my previous coaching experience and know what opportunities exist here, the quality within the club, and the ambitious aims they pursue.
“That's precisely what attracted me. Salzburg stands for courageous, intense, and attacking football – a style of football I strongly identify with and which also aligns with my own vision of the game. Together, we want to develop a team that plays with energy, determination and with a clear style of play.
“Our aim has to be to bring titles back to Salzburg and to represent the club successfully on the European stage. We will work hard every day to achieve this.
“The immediate priority is to get to know the players and everyone involved quickly, build close relationships, and prepare the team as best as possible for the challenges ahead. We have some exciting tasks ahead of us, and I look forward to embarking on this journey together.”
RB Salzburg director Marcus Mann added: “Our stated aim was to have our new head coach in place by the start of pre-season training. We've achieved this by recruiting Danny Röhl, our preferred candidate.
“Throughout his career, Danny has amassed a wealth of experience at a high level with some of the most prominent teams in European professional football. We are convinced that his playing philosophy and his approach to developing players are a perfect fit for the style we want to play at FC Red Bull Salzburg. We're now delighted to be able to get right into things straight away.”
What have Rangers said about Danny Rohl’s Ibrox departure?
Rangers released an official statement on Danny Rohl’s Ibrox exit confirming the decision was a mutual arrangement. First-team Performance Manager Sascha Lense and first-team Analyst Tristan Steiner are also leaving the club.
Rangers Chairman, Andrew Cavenagh, commented: “I’d like to thank Danny for his service and commitment to Rangers. 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. A further update from the club on the vacant position will follow in due course.”
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