Red Bull Salzburg targets Rangers coach Danny Röhl as new head coach
Red Bull Salzburg, after a disappointing third-place finish in the Austrian Bundesliga and missing Champions League qualification, has identified Rangers head coach Danny Röhl as their top candidate to replace the sacked Daniel Beichler. Jürgen Klopp, Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer, is leading the pursuit. Röhl, 37, joined Rangers in October 2025 and led them to third place in the Scottish Premiership. Red Bull has contacted Rangers to negotiate a transfer fee, though Röhl has two years left on his contract.
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Danny Röhl Appointed New Head Coach of Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg has announced the appointment of Danny Röhl as their new head coach, shortly after the start of the team's pre-season training. Röhl joins the Austrian Bundesliga club from Scottish side Glasgow Rangers, where he previously served as an assistant coach. He has signed a contract with Salzburg that runs until 2029. The move marks a return to the Red Bull football universe for Röhl, who previously worked within the Red Bull coaching network, including a stint as an assistant coach for the German national team and at Bayern Munich. The appointment is seen as a strategic move to bring in a coach familiar with the club's philosophy and development model.
kicker Fußball NewsRed Bull Salzburg Open Talks Over Rangers Manager Danny Röhl
Red Bull Salzburg have initiated preliminary talks with Rangers to discuss the availability of manager Danny Röhl, according to Sky Germany via Bullinews. The 37-year-old German coach, who took over at Rangers in October 2025, has a contract until 2028, meaning Salzburg would need to pay significant compensation. Röhl previously worked in coaching roles at RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, making him familiar with the Red Bull system. Salzburg are seeking a reset after a disappointing season. Rangers face a major challenge to retain their manager, as the Austrian club offers a familiar philosophy, extensive scouting network, and guaranteed European football. The timing is complicated by the upcoming World Cup, but the move is described as concrete.
Yardbarker: SoccerKlopp Targets German Coach Danny Röhl for Red Bull Salzburg
According to BILD Sport, Jürgen Klopp, Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, has identified Danny Röhl as the top candidate to become the new head coach of FC Red Bull Salzburg. Salzburg finished third in the Austrian Bundesliga, missing Champions League qualification, leading to the dismissal of Daniel Beichler. Röhl, 37, is currently under contract with Glasgow Rangers until 2028, having taken over in October 2025 and stabilizing the team but falling short of the title. Red Bull has already made contact with Rangers to explore Röhl's availability and price. Röhl is valued for his clear playing philosophy and talent development skills. He was previously on RB Leipzig's coaching shortlist last summer before Ole Werner was hired. Röhl has publicly stated his focus remains on Glasgow, but a return to the Red Bull network is now a live possibility.
BILD - SportJürgen Klopp Targets Danny Röhl as New Red Bull Salzburg Coach
According to BILD Sport, Jürgen Klopp, Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, has identified German coach Danny Röhl as the top candidate to become the new head coach of FC Red Bull Salzburg. Röhl, 37, is currently under contract with Glasgow Rangers until 2028, where he took over in October 2025 and stabilized the team but fell short of the title due to injuries. Salzburg finished third in the Austrian Bundesliga, their worst placement in the Red Bull era, missing out on Champions League qualification. The club recently parted ways with Daniel Beichler. Red Bull has already contacted Rangers to inquire about Röhl's availability and potential transfer fee. Röhl previously served as assistant coach under Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich and the German national team. He was also on RB Leipzig's shortlist last summer before Ole Werner was hired. Röhl is valued for his clear playing philosophy and talent development skills.
BILD - SportRed Bull Boss Klopp Targets Danny Röhl as Salzburg Coach
According to BILD Sport, Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer Jürgen Klopp has identified Danny Röhl as the top candidate to become the new head coach of FC Red Bull Salzburg. Röhl, 37, is currently under contract with Scottish club Glasgow Rangers until 2028, where he took over in October 2025 and stabilized the team but fell short of the title due to injuries. Salzburg finished third in the Austrian Bundesliga, their worst placement in the Red Bull era, missing Champions League qualification. Interim coach Daniel Beichler was dismissed after a 1-3 loss to Hartberg. Röhl is valued for his clear playing philosophy and talent development skills. Red Bull has already made contact with Rangers to explore Röhl's availability and potential transfer fee. Röhl was previously on RB Leipzig's candidate list last summer before Ole Werner was hired.
BILD - SportRangers in talks with Red Bull Salzburg over head coach Danny Röhl exit
Red Bull Salzburg are in negotiations with Rangers to appoint head coach Danny Röhl as Daniel Beichler's replacement. The 37-year-old German coach has two years remaining on his contract at Ibrox, having joined Rangers in October 2025. Sky Sports News understands any deal would need to meet Rangers' compensation terms. Röhl led Rangers to a third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership last season, after taking over when the team was sixth. Despite assurances about his future, Rangers chiefs have been reviewing options since May. Meanwhile, Rangers have begun a summer rebuild, with Lawrence Shankland joining from Hearts on a free transfer. Röhl previously coached at RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich, and Sheffield Wednesday before moving to Rangers.
SkySports | NewsRangers' Danny Röhl Attracting Interest from Red Bull Salzburg as Head Coach
Red Bull Salzburg are showing interest in appointing Rangers head coach Danny Röhl, according to Sky Sports. The Austrian Bundesliga club is seeking a replacement for Daniel Beichler, who was sacked after a third-place finish. Röhl, 37, joined Rangers in October 2025, taking over from Russell Martin when the club was sixth in the Scottish Premiership. He led them into the title race but finished third. Despite the interest, no direct contact has been made with Rangers. Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh has pledged to back Röhl in the transfer window to revamp the squad for a title challenge next season. Röhl previously coached at RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich, and Sheffield Wednesday, where he guided the club to Championship safety.
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