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Brendan Rodgers left his role as manager of Celtic following a difficult run of results in both the Scottish Premiership and the Champions League.
On Sunday, October 26, the Hoops suffered a 3-1 defeat to league leaders Hearts of Midlothian.
In a statement, the club thanked Rodgers for his service and confirmed that the process to appoint a replacement manager was underway.
Former Celtic boss Martin O’Neill took temporary charge of the team until a new appointment could be made.
Celtic Football Club has now officially announced the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Nancy will officially begin his role on 4 December 2025.
Nancy joins Celtic from MLS side Columbus Crew, where he led the team to victories in both the MLS Cup and the Leagues Cup, and was named MLS Coach of the Year in 2024.
Prior to that, he also guided CF Montreal to a Canadian Championship triumph in 2021.
Wilfried said: “I am so happy to be named Celtic Manager, it is a massive honour for myself and my family.
“Before I say anything else I want to do one thing – I want to thank the great Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney for all they have done in recent weeks with the team. The job they have done has been fantastic.
“These guys have given so much to the club across so many years and I know our fans, like me, all recognise the brilliant job they have done during this recent period.
“They have my total respect and my total gratitude. I hope to meet them both very soon and thank them personally.
“Now its up to me to carry on this great work and carry our great club forward and I can’t wait to get going and become part of such a brilliant institution. Celtic is one of the world’s proper football clubs, real atmosphere and heart and soul, real high standards and real demands, which I am ready for.
“I know the history, I know the values of Celtic and I know what is expected of me on this journey.
“I know what Celtic means to so many people and my No. 1 aim will be simple – to give our fans a strong, exciting, attacking, winning football team they can be so proud of.
“I look forward to seeing all our fans very soon and I hope we can enjoy some great moments together.”
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