Celtic confirm Brendan Rodgers as manager following Ange Postecoglou exit

Celtic confirm Brendan Rodgers as manager following Ange Postecoglou exit

GLASGOW TIMES

Celtic have confirmed Brendan Rodgers as their new manager following the departure of Ange Postecoglou.

The Northern Irishman returns to Parkhead four years on from his previous stint as boss that saw him controversially depart with a treble treble on the line.

Rodgers has since been sacked by Leicester City and Celtic chiefs were able to tempt him back to Glasgow, despite offers from other clubs also on the table.

A club statement said: “Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce that Brendan Rodgers has been appointed the club’s new Football Manager on a three-year contract.

“Brendan previously managed the club to phenomenal success, winning consecutive domestic Trebles and in addition delivering the most famous of Invincible seasons.

“In recent years, Brendan has led Leicester City to victory in the FA Cup for the first time in their history, also achieving fifth position in the English Premier League on two occasions.

“Brendan has also held managerial positions at Liverpool, Swansea City, Watford and Reading.”

Rodgers said: 

“I am really delighted to return to Celtic and I am hugely excited by this great opportunity. When I was given the privilege of being asked to join the club again, it was a very simple decision for me and my family.

“We have enjoyed some great times at Celtic before and this will be my goal again, to deliver good football, ensure we have a team we all love to watch and ultimately bring more success…

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