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Rangers have ended their protracted search for a new head coach by appointing former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl.
Rangers sacked Russell Martin after 17 games on 5 October and held unproductive talks with former manager Steven Gerrard, Rohl and ex-Ibrox defender Kevin Muscat.
The breakdown of talks with Muscat, who is close to sealing China's Super League title with Shanghai Port, brought Rohl's name back into the frame.
The 36-year-old German was in charge of Sheffield Wednesday between October 2023 and July 2025 following coaching roles with RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich and Germany.
Rangers sit sixth in the Scottish Premiership, with just one win from eight games, and face Brann (17:45 BST) in the Europa League on Thursday.
"It is a huge privilege at an incredible club, recognised around the world," said Rohl.
"I know it has been a difficult start to the season, but there is still so much to play for.
"The expectations here are clear. The fans want to see results now - my mentality and experience is to think in exactly the same way.
"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."
Title-winning boss Gerrard withdrew from consideration last weekend, saying the timing was not right for him to return to Ibrox.
Rohl then also pulled out, leading Rangers to hold advanced talks with Australian Muscat - but the potential delayed start to his tenure made the deal unworkable for both parties.
Rohl, who left Sheffield Wednesday by mutual consent in the summer, twice staved off relegation with the embattled South Yorkshire club.
He finished 12th in the Championship in his one full season in charge - an impressive achievement given Wednesday's financial struggles.
Former Southampton boss Martin was sacked with Rangers eighth in the league, nine points behind champions Celtic and two more adrift of leaders Heart of Midlothian.
They are now eight points behind labouring Celtic and 13 behind Derek McInnes' side.
Rangers also failed to qualify for the Champions League under Martin and lost both of their Europa League games.
Chairman Andrew Cavenagh acknowledged the recent testing period for the club, during which the board was criticised by fans for the drawn-out search for a new manager, but believes Rohl can "restore pride and ultimately success".
"Danny's experience at elite level, in high-pressure environments, makes him a strong fit for what we expect here," said Cavenagh.
"We know the past few months have been challenging, but our focus has always been on getting the right person, who is ready to immediately embrace this football club and the demands that come with it.
"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."
