“I decided in favour of Werder very quickly… I’m really looking forward to the challenge.” —Sheffield Wednesday hit with BOMBSHELL Danny Röhl update on his future at Hillsborough Stadium as German club interested in Appointing him as Manager have just ANNOUNCED ‘New Manager’

The gifted German tactician has been at the centre of considerable speculation in recent weeks, with media platforms in both the UK and Germany linking him to the interest of multiple clubs seeking to appoint a new head coach this summer.

Röhl’s remarks towards the conclusion of the previous season hinted he was preparing to depart from S6 following a fruitful 18-month stint – making it clear he had long since informed the club of his ‘decision’ concerning his trajectory.

Bundesliga heavyweights Werder Bremen were the latest club associated with the 35-year-old after parting ways with Ole Werner.

Subsequent coverage from our associates at BBC Sheffield indicated that discussions had occurred between Röhl and Werder, but the buyout clause in the Owls manager’s deal had proven to be ‘excessive and prohibitive’, according to individuals familiar with the matter.

It is believed Wednesday intend to push for full compensation terms for a coach contracted through to 2027.

The German outfit – who faced Wednesday in Austria last July in a two-hour pre-season contest – have since confirmed the hiring of Horst Steffen.

“When Werder first made contact, it was a wonderful recognition of my work,” said Steffen, 56, whose Elversberg squad came close to securing Bundesliga promotion via the play-offs on Monday after the modest, rural town was denied by a 96th-minute Heidenheim goal that ensured their survival in the top flight.

“During our talks, the management showed me a great deal of appreciation and explained what the club have planned for the next few years. That soon convinced me and I decided in favour of Werder very quickly […] I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”