Celtic announce appointment of Wilfried Nancy as new manager | OneFootball

Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as the club’s new manager. The Frenchman arrives as the new Celtic manager on a two and a half year deal, replacing Brendan Rodgers.

The Scottish Champions have chased the Columbus Crew manager and confirmed his appointed prior to the midweek meeting against Dundee, in which interim boss Martin O’Neill will take charge for the last time.

Speaking to Celtic’s official website, Nancy expressed his honour at being appointed the new Celtic manager, as well as paying homage to Martin O’Neill.

“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.”

Nancy is expected to be at Lennoxtown tomorrow to ramp up Celtic’s preparations ahead of Sunday’s top of the table clash with Hearts. The 48-year-old faces a tall order stepping into MON’s shoes but he’s in a favourable position given the hard work by O’Neill, his staff and the players.