Rangers have confirmed Derek McInnes as their new manager to replace the outgoing Danny Rohl.
Rohl moved on from Ibrox to take up the position of RB Salzburg's head coach after the Austrians targeted him for a return to the Red Bull group last week.
💙 From the stands, to the pitch, to the dugout. Derek McInnes, Manager of Rangers Football Club. pic.twitter.com/Q2DFBPvGDW
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) June 17, 2026
It quickly became clear that Hearts boss McInnes was the frontrunner to become the German's replacement.
The Herald revealed Rangers would pay last season's title challengers just £500,000 in compensation after receiving seven figures from Salzburg for Rohl.
He has now been confirmed as their new manager in an announcement released today.
Speaking to club media, McInnes said, “It is a real honour to become the manager of Rangers Football Club.
“It is no secret that I grew up a Rangers supporter, and I am convinced this is the right time to take on this prestigious role given the club’s structure, and leadership from Andrew, the Board, and Jim.
“The demands here are clear, and our supporters rightfully have high expectations. It is up to me, my staff and my players to meet those expectations, and have this club performing as it should.
“There is a lot of hard work ahead, but already the preparations have begun, and I am looking forward to meeting the current squad in the coming weeks and welcoming some new faces.”
Read more
-
Rangers 'braced' for transfer bids as interest grows in World Cup star
-
Rangers trying to secure deals for two Derek McInnes staff members
-
Perfect timing makes Derek McInnes appointment no-brainer for Rangers
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh added, “I am delighted to welcome Derek to Rangers. He is someone we have always rated highly, and we believe he is exactly what this club needs at this moment in time.
“His deep Scottish and Rangers experience are important for us. He knows how to win in this league, and he is coming off an extremely strong season with Hearts.”
Club CEO Jim Gillespie concluded, “Derek understands what this club stands for, and the standards required to succeed here.
“We are very pleased that we were able to get Derek in position prior to pre-season training beginning. With Derek's addition to the team, we will continue to drive forward to make this club win consistently."
