Brendan Rodgers in no rush to take next managerial post after Celtic exit

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·11 November 2025

Brendan Rodgers in no rush to take next managerial post after Celtic exit

Brendan Rodgers is being linked with a possible move to Saudi Arabia, where several clubs are said to be showing serious interest in appointing him…

Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers, Dundee v Celtic. Dens Park, Dundee, 19 October 2025. Photo Stuart WallaceIMAGO / Shutterstock

The Irishman has so far remained silent on his departure from Celtic, which came two weeks ago after a fallout with principal shareholder Dermot Desmond amid ongoing frustrations surrounding Celtic’s transfer window failings in 2025.

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According to Desmond, the former Celtic manager’s conduct in the closing stages of his second tenure was unacceptable. The statement claimed he had been “divisive and self-serving,” accusing him of sending conflicting signals about transfer dealings by presenting one narrative publicly and a different one behind closed doors.

Rodgers now finds himself at a pivotal stage in his career, having departed Celtic under disappointing circumstances – much like the way his tenure at Leicester City came to an end.

Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Celtic, waves to fans as he arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Celtic FC and SK Sturm Graz at Celtic Park on October 23, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Now, a report in the Daily Record suggests that Saudi Arabia has emerged as a possible destination for his next managerial role.

A number of Saudi Pro League sides are reportedly keen on the 52-year-old, with a lucrative salary package expected to be part of any potential offer.

Brendan Rodgers in no rush

Rodgers is thought to be in no rush, preferring to carefully consider his next move and make a decision sometime next summer. Should opportunities in Britain or Europe fail to materialise by then, a switch to the Middle East may become a realistic alternative for him.

Before making his return to Celtic for a second spell, he had earlier rejected an opportunity to take up a role in Saudi Arabia.

Celtic interim manager Martin O’Neill during the Premier League match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on November 09, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Martin O’Neill closes the gap

Meanwhile, Martin O’Neill revealed on Sunday he doesn’t know if he will be in charge of Celtic after the international break. O’Neill said: “So you’re pinning me down now, aren’t you? So, I’ve just said to Rob in the BBC interview, I am going to, I have to go back down to London again, I’m going to go into a darkened room and come out on Thursday and see has this really happened.”

“So, I should imagine at some stage or another during the course of the next week, whether it be tomorrow, whether it be Saturday or Sunday of next week, that somebody will let me know what’s happening.”

Martin O’Neill interim manager of Celtic Midtjylland vs Celtic, UEFA Europa League, Group Stage, Football, MCH Arena, Herning, Denmark – 06 November 2025Herning MCH Arena Denmark Photo Michael Zemanek Shutterstock IMAGO

Martin has closed the gap by four points on leaders Hearts since taking charge of Celtic on an interim basis following Brendan’s resignation which was proceeded by that awful Dermot Desmond rant. Rodgers delivered 11 trophies from 13 contested as Celtic manager, a record unequalled by any other Celtic manager. Lest we forget.

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David Potter, Celtic Historian and Author.

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Danny McGrain signing copies of Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Photo: Celtic Star Books

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