Marco Rose sounded out as Rangers get new manager boost
Rangers are reportedly considering hiring former RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Barry Ferguson’s remit as interim boss is set to end after the next few games and he’s not likely to be in the dugout for the next campaign.
He replaced Philippe Clement and his tenure at Ibrox has yielded mixed results.
Rangers job appeals to a number of managers
According to TEAMtalk on 6 May, sources state that the Rangers job is one that appeals to a lot of managers.
Steven Gerrard is understood to be off the table, while Rose, who’s labelled as “Big-name European manager”, has been sounded out.
| Trophy | Season/Year | Team |
| Austrian Bundesliga | 2017-18 | RB Salzburg |
| Austrian Bundesliga | 2018-19 | RB Salzburg |
| Austrian Cup | 2018-19 | RB Salzburg |
| DFB Pokal | 2022-23 | RB Leipzig |
| DFL Supercup | 2023 | RB Leipzig |
The German is currently out of a job as he was sacked by RB Leipzig at the end of March for underperforming in the Bundesliga as well as the Champions League.
It is possible that a big name walks through the door to lead Gers through their next era.
Rangers are eyeing a manager who can represent the future rather than the past.
Rose could bring back the glory days to Ibrox
Rangers can pitch their project to Rose by highlighting their storied legacy, ambitious vision and alignment with his managerial strengths.
They can emphasise the club’s passionate fanbase and iconic Ibrox atmosphere, which demands success – a perfect stage for Rose’s high-energy, pressing style that led RB Leipzig to the 2023 DFB-Pokal and a Champions League quarter-final.
With the San Francisco 49ers’ takeover on track, Gers can assure the German of financial backing to rebuild the squad, targeting young talents, while retaining experienced players like Leon Balogun for stability.
They can point to their Europa League runs in recent seasons as evidence of European potential, appealing to Rose’s experience in top-tier competitions.
Offering him full control over recruitment and tactics, alongside the chance to dethrone Celtic and restore Gers’ domestic dominance, could be compelling.
Additionally, the opportunity to shape a new era under American ownership, with Andrew Cavenagh’s hands-on support, positions Rangers as a dynamic, long-term project for Rose to leave a lasting legacy.