Fabrizio Romano links former Celtic boss with two leading vacancies

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·4 settembre 2025

Fabrizio Romano links former Celtic boss with two leading vacancies

Fabrizio Romano has suggested that former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is in the running for two leading managerial positions in Germany and Turkey…

Ange Postecoglou looks on during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur at The Coventry Building Society Arena on September 18, 2024.(Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The 60-year-old is eager to return to management following his dismissal from Tottenham Hotspur last season, where a 17th-place Premier League finish and a Europa League triumph were not enough to secure an extended stay in North London under Daniel Levy.

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He has recently been linked with Nottingham Forest, where Nuno Espirito Santo’s position remains uncertain amid tensions with the club and Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis.

There were reports that the ex-Celtic boss preferred a return to the Premier League, though he was ultimately not considered for that role.

Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, lifts the UEFA Europa League Trophy after his sides victory in the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

However, Postecoglou may now be in contention for two major European managerial roles, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Australian is being considered by Fenerbahce following Jose Mourinho’s departure, as well as by Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen after Erik ten Hag’s quick dismissal.

Taking to X, Romano said: “Ange Postecoglou, emerging as option for both Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahçe looking for new head coach. Former Spurs manager discussed as name at both clubs ahead of decision.”

🚨 Ange Postecoglou, emerging as option for both Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahçe looking for new head coach. Former Spurs manager discussed as name at both clubs ahead of decision.
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Postecoglou won five trophies during his trophy-laden spell with Celtic including an historic Treble in his second season.

Meanwhile, Celtic’s Europa League squad for games against Red Star Belgrade, Braga, Sturm Graz, Midtylland, Feyenoord, Roma, Bologna and Utrecht were announced last night.

Brendan Rodgers at Ibrox. theRangers v Celtic,31 August 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Damningly, there was no room for Brendan Rodgers’ four new dazzling multi-million pound summer signings. Shin Yamada, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Callum Osmand and Hayato Inamura were omitted from the 24-man squad.

Included were Michel Ange-Balikwisha, Sebastian Tounekti, Marcelo Saracchi and Kelechi Iheanacho. UEFA allow up to a 26-man squad, but Celtic have only named 24 due to only having seven homegrown players within their first-team.

Celtic kick off their Europa League campaign in 20 days time with a trip to Belgrade.

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Celtic in the Eighties – Out Now! In Celtic shops on Friday…

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter, out now!

Celtic in the Eighties by the late, great David Potter is published tomorrow, Friday 5 September by Celtic Star Books. All pre-ordered copies have now been signed by Celtic legend Danny McGrain who has also written the foreword for David Potter’s final book.

These copies have now been posted to everyone who has pre-ordered with copies being send all over the world. It’s been an incredible response, so thank you to each and every one of you who will be receiving your signed book shorty.

Celtic in the Eighties will be available in the Celtic superstore and all other club shops from Friday 5 September. And don’t forget that you can still purchase your copy directly from Celticstarbooks.com for same day postage. The next 30 orders will also receive a FREE copy of an earlier David Potter book, Alec McNair, Celtic’s Icicle then that wonderful David Potter book will be out of stock.