Danny Rohl has made his position crystal clear: he's "100% convinced" he'll be leading Rangers into next season, despite the title slipping away and persistent rumors linking him with a return to Germany.

Speaking ahead of Sunday's massive Old Firm derby against Celtic, the German boss addressed the elephant in the room—Rangers now trail leaders Hearts by seven points with just three games remaining, making the Premiership title all but impossible to reclaim. But rather than deflecting, Rohl doubled down on his commitment.

"We want the titles, and for this, we have to change things," Rohl stated firmly. "A process without winning titles is not enough for our club, and in this direction, we move forward. I'm really motivated and really ambitious for the new season."

When pressed on whether he feels the backing of Rangers' ownership, Rohl didn't hesitate. "Fully, fully committed. I feel it every day, the support. We spoke so much about what we want to change for the summer, and I feel that I'm in the right place with the right people, with a lot of motivation, positive energy to bring this club—not just to a one-hit-wonder—back to consistently being a club who can win titles in a row."

Addressing the inevitable speculation about a return to his homeland, Rohl dismissed the noise with characteristic confidence. "There's a lot of rumors. I think I look back last year at how many clubs I was linked with. I could get maybe 20 jobs there in the newspaper, but generally, my full focus is on Rangers."

The recent back-to-back defeats to Motherwell and Hearts have clearly stung. After clawing their way back from a seemingly hopeless October position to genuine title contention, those losses hit hard. "We knew that these two defeats hurt really after maybe a hopeless season in October where nobody thought we could win something, and then you come so close," Rohl reflected. "I think everyone was totally convinced we had a big, big chance. This is also a part now why the disappointment is so hard and so tough to accept."

As for the suggestion that stopping Celtic's title charge might provide extra motivation, Rohl wasn't buying it. "For this game, you don't need motivation." It's the kind of statement that reminds everyone why the Old Firm derby remains one of football's most intense rivalries—no external narrative needed.

On the tactical criticism following the 2-1 loss at Tynecastle, where Hearts adjusted at halftime and Rangers failed to respond, Rohl offered a frank assessment. "If you don't move an opponent who is man-marking, you will still not find the right solutions. I think this is a part of what we have to do better."

With the title gone but pride and momentum on the line, Sunday's clash at Celtic Park will tell us plenty about whether Rohl's squad has the character to build toward that promised "process" of sustained success—or if this season's near-miss will leave lasting scars.