Danny Rohl Embraces New Challenge at Red Bull Salzburg After Leaving Rangers
Danny Rohl, the new head coach of Red Bull Salzburg, reflects on his decision to leave Rangers for a fresh start in Austria. After a challenging eight months at Ibrox, where he nearly turned the team's fortunes around, Rohl now finds himself in a promising environment with Salzburg. In June, while on holiday in Hawaii, Rohl received a call about Salzburg's interest, prompting him to reassess his future. He stated, "I was not prepared for this change in the summer," but feels confident it was the right move. His tenure at Rangers was marked by a dramatic shift from sixth place in the Scottish Premiership to title contention, despite ultimately finishing third. Rohl's replacement at Rangers, Derek McInnes, has struggled to find success, failing to win his first four matches. Rohl emphasizes the demanding nature of the environment at Salzburg, where consistency is critical. He believes that every member of the club must understand and adapt to the high expectations. Now based in Taxham, Rohl aims to restore Salzburg's dominance, having not won the Austrian Bundesliga title for the past three seasons. He aspires to win titles and develop young talent, highlighting the club's recent history of producing stars like Erling Haaland and Karim Adeyemi. Rohl describes his coaching philosophy as brave and ambitious, stating, "I want to win titles, develop young players, be attractive and I want to bring Salzburg back into the light in Europe." With a clear vision for the future, he prepares to lead Salzburg back to its former glory.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-08-15