The Liverpool icon is now head of global soccer with Red Bull amid Salzburg's pursuit of Rohl
15:48, 11 Jun 2026
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Red Bull's head of global soccer Jurgen Klopp brought Rangers boss Danny Rohl into the conversation for their next boss.
The German coach has emerged as the frontrunner to take over at the Austrian side this summer after just eight months in the Ibrox hot seat.
He succeeded Russell Martin at back in October and steered the Glasgow giants back into a title race, only for their championship challenge to fall apart in the final few weeks of the campaign.
Discussions between the two clubs are ongoing about the move, just weeks after owner Andrew Cavenagh insisted the 37-year-old would remain as Rangers boss next season.
But Austrian outlet *Salzburger Nachrichten*report that it was personal intervention from Liverpool legend Klopp that saw Rohl's name propelled to the front of the queue - and send the Light Blues pre-season plans into chaos.
It is claimed that Salzburg sporting director Marcus Mann had not agreed with the candidates put forward by Red Bull higher-ups for the hot seat - before Klopp suggested Rohl.
It comes a year after Rohl was considered by Klopp and Salzburg as a potential successor for Marco Rose - as he inched towards the Sheffield Wednesday exit.
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Klopp's involvement could be an X-factor for Rohl and offer an unseen influence on his potential switch to Austrian football.
He has previously spoken of his admiration for the Champions League winning boss - and his desire to emulate his 'heavy metal' football style.
During his time at Hillsborough, he said: “We are trying at the moment to play 'Heavy Metal' like Jürgen Klopp.
"We never want a slowed-down game, we want to prepare to be attacking as soon as possible and for us attacking is in the pressing moments or in ball possession.
"Both are good things to be successful and this is what we want to try.”
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