NafisaThe summer period often creates unexpected moments inside football clubs. While supporters tend to focus on incoming transfers and managerial appointments, some of the most revealing stories emerge from the relationships built behind the scenes.
A coach’s impact is not always measured by league finishes or trophies alone. Sometimes, the strongest evidence comes from the players themselves — particularly those whose careers have accelerated under a manager’s guidance.
At Rangers, the past season brought its fair share of turbulence. Expectations were sky-high, pressure intensified throughout the campaign, and significant changes have already begun taking shape ahead of the new term.
With Danny Rohl now moving on to a fresh challenge elsewhere, attention has naturally shifted toward the legacy he leaves behind at Ibrox and the players who benefited most from working under him.
Among those figures is Manny Fernandez.
Manny Fernandez sends heartfelt message to Danny Rohl
Manny Fernandez has issued an emotional farewell message to former Rangers head coach Danny Rohl following his departure from the club.
The Ibrox defender enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in Glasgow under Rohl after originally arriving during Russell Martin’s tenure.
Fernandez thrived under the German tactician and featured 33 times throughout the season, finding the net on six occasions along the way. Many observers felt it was Rohl who successfully unlocked the defender’s full potential after his arrival from Peterborough United.
The highly regarded centre-back clearly appreciated the role Rohl played in his development and took to social media to express his gratitude.
Fernandez posted on Instagram:
“Good luck with your next adventure. My guy.”
The message was accompanied by a photograph of the pair together on the training pitch at Rangers’ training complex.
Rohl helped elevate Fernandez’s game
During their time together at Ibrox, Rohl played a major role in helping Fernandez take his performances to another level.
The defender developed into one of Rangers’ most reliable performers, while also becoming a significant attacking threat from set-piece situations.
His six goals during the campaign highlighted his growing influence, with his aerial ability proving particularly dangerous inside opposition penalty areas.
That progress has not gone unnoticed elsewhere.
European and Premier League clubs monitoring situation
Fernandez’s performances have reportedly placed him on the radar of several clubs across Europe.
The Nigerian international has been linked with interest from the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, while Everton and other Premier League sides are also believed to be keeping a close eye on his development.
With his stock continuing to rise and major clubs taking notice, Rangers supporters will be hoping the defender’s best years are still ahead of him.
For now, though, Fernandez has made it clear that one figure deserves considerable credit for his growth over the past year — and before turning his focus toward the future, he wanted to ensure Danny Rohl received a public show of appreciation as the former Rangers boss begins the next chapter of his career with RB Salzburg.
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