Rangers Confirm Danny Rohl As Head Coach

Röhl was most recently in charge of Sheffield Wednesday, and now joins Rangers on an initial two-and-a-half-year deal.

Röhl brings experience from some of Europe’s top football environments, having begun his coaching career at RB Leipzig, where he progressed to assisting Ralph Hasenhuttl before following him to Southampton in 2018.

He then became assistant manager to Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich in 2019, helping the club win the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and UEFA Champions League in his first season. The following year saw Bayern retain the Bundesliga and add the UEFA Super Cup, DFL Supercup and FIFA Club World Cup before Röhl and Flick moved on to take charge of the German national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

In October 2023, he became a manager for the first time, taking on the job at Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. They were bottom of the table and winless in their first 11 matches, but Röhl guided them to safety and then to a 12th-place finish last season, against a challenging backdrop.

Röhl will now assume the mantle of Head Coach at Ibrox. He starts immediately, with his first match in charge coming against SK Brann on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League.

Danny Röhl said: "It is a huge privilege to be taking on the role of Head Coach at such an incredible club, recognised around the world.

"I know it has been a difficult start to the season, but there is still so much to play for in four competitions, and my staff and I will give it everything to reward the supporters and the club.

"We have no time to waste, we start straight away. I respect that trust is earned and understand we have to give the supporters confidence in what we are doing by showing it on the pitch from the start.

"The expectations are huge and I love this challenge because I set high standards for myself and the team too.

"I’m looking forward to meeting the squad and getting down to work ahead of Thursday’s game away to Brann."

Chairman Andrew Cavenagh commented: "We’re very pleased to welcome Danny to Rangers, an ambitious coach who shares the club’s hunger for progress and success. His experience at elite level, in high pressure environments, makes him a strong fit for what we expect here.

"Danny impressed us with his vision, his character, and his understanding of what Rangers stands for. We believe he can help restore pride, momentum, and ultimately success."

Vice Chairman Paraag Marathe said: "This has been a thorough process to ensure we identified the right person to lead the club forward.

"Danny clearly has tactical intelligence and a hunger to match the ambitions of Rangers. With Danny at the helm, we intend to compete through every minute on the pitch in all competitions."

Chief Executive Patrick Stewart said: "Danny brings real conviction, clarity and leadership to the role.

"It’s now our job to give him every support possible to move the club forward quickly and decisively."

Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell added: "Danny has the qualities required to succeed here, allied with being an exceptional coach.

"He has worked in some of the most demanding football environments in the world, where winning is the only expectation, and we believe that background has prepared him for Rangers.

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