Brendan Rodgers and John Kennedy set for lucrative move after Celtic resignations | OneFootball

Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers looks set to seal a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. The 52-year-old is reportedly close to agreeing a move to Al Qadsiah, which would take the Irishman to the Saudi Pro League. Rodgers, who was massively successful during his time at Paradise, left the club with frustration of the club’s lack of recruitment and progress.

Now, The Athletic report that Rodgers is close to an agreement to become the Saudi club’s new Head Coach.

Ex-Rangers Chief Executive James Bisgrove moved across to the Saudi club, who are based near the Bahrain border, and looks set to link up with Rodgers. The Irishman, who won 11 trophies during two spells in Glasgow, will be looking to get back into the game.

Rodgers is expected to take his backroom staff with him from Celtic, including stalwart John Kennedy. It was suggested that Rodgers would look after his staff and take them with him after they followed him out the door at Celtic Park.

Rodgers’ concerns at Celtic were widely publicised but the scorched earth message from Dermot Desmond was met without a response by the former Liverpool man. It s clear that he was content that supporters would be able to see for themselves where the issues at the football club were.