Title winning Celtic-defeating manager among favourites for Rangers job | OneFootball

In what is arguably the most exciting development yet in Rangers’ managerial hunt, Marco Rose has surged to the front of the queue. The German maestro, whose CV dwarfs just about any other candidate linked so far, has fans dreaming of a true managerial heavyweight arriving at Ibrox.

Starting out with Red Bull Salzburg, Rose announced himself to Europe with back-to-back Austrian Bundesliga titles and a domestic cup. Salzburg under Rose were nothing short of a juggernaut, and his Europa League semi-final run only added to his reputation. You can read more about that achievement in this analysis of Rose’s Salzburg success.

From there, he made the step up to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, where his energetic, high-pressing football secured Champions League qualification and a famous run to the knockouts. Rose’s style is aggressive, quick, and designed to thrill supporters—something Rangers fans desperately crave after a series of uninspiring tenures. His tactical blueprint is broken down further in our piece comparing him with Kevin Muscat.

A spell at Borussia Dortmund followed, where despite boardroom instability, he managed to guide the Black and Yellows to a solid finish. His latest job at RB Leipzig brought silverware again, lifting both the DFB-Pokal and the German Super Cup. His full managerial journey can be viewed in detail on his official Transfermarkt profile.

Rangers fans have already started to voice their excitement, with many taking to social media and forums to declare Rose as their dream pick. You can catch some of that reaction in our fan reaction roundup.

In short, Rangers would be securing a coach of elite pedigree—something the club hasn’t done in decades. Whether the board can pull this one off remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Marco Rose is a serious, serious contender.