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Rangers hire Derek McInnes, sign Shankland.

6/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rangers appointed Derek McInnes as manager on a three-year deal on June 17 2026.
Rangers paid roughly £2 million in compensation, of which £600,000 went to Hearts, after Danny Röhl departed for Red Bull Salzburg.
McInnes brought assistants Alan Archibald, Paul Sheerin and Craig Clark on three-year contracts.
Lawrence Shankland joined Rangers from Hearts on a two-year contract with a 12-month option after a clause permitted a free transfer, having scored 20 goals last season.

History

Historical Context

Rangers’ pattern of splashing cash on foreign coaches began in 1998 when Dutchman Dick Advocaat became the club’s first overseas manager, a trend amplified by David Murray’s multi-million investment in Frenchman Paul Le Guen in 2006. In June 2026 the board repeated this approach, paying Derek McInnes a £2 million compensation—£600,000 to Hearts—to replace Danny Röhl.

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Story summary

Rangers appointed Derek McInnes as manager on a three-year deal on June 17 2026.
Rangers paid roughly £2 million in compensation, of which £600,000 went to Hearts, after Danny Röhl departed for Red Bull Salzburg.
McInnes brought assistants Alan Archibald, Paul Sheerin and Craig Clark on three-year contracts.
Lawrence Shankland joined Rangers from Hearts on a two-year contract with a 12-month option after a clause permitted a free transfer, having scored 20 goals last season.

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