Breaking Brendan Rodgers appointed Celtic manager for a second time

Brendan Rodgers has been appointed Celtic manager for a second time with the County Antrim man agreeing a three-year contract.

Rodgers replaces Ange Postecoglou, four years and four months after his sudden departure to Leicester after winning seven out of seven domestic trophies.

Celtic confirmed their coaching staff underneath Rodgers will remain unchanged with John Kennedy and Gavin Strachan staying despite reported interest from Tottenham.

He replaces the outgoing Ange Postecoglou who left for Tottenham at the end of the Scottish season.

"I am really delighted to return to Celtic and I am hugely excited by this great opportunity," he told the club webiste.

"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 to our fans.

"Ange has done some brilliant work across the last two years and I will be doing all I can to maintain Celtic's momentum as we face into all our domestic and European challenges.

"We have a hugely impressive and talented group of players and staff at the club, and I am really looking forward to meeting up with them all and then getting straight down to work.

"I wanted John to be with me as we move forward. He is a very talented coach, someone I know well and respect and he will be very important to myself and our players.

"The club is in fantastic condition at all levels and I would like to thank the board for putting their trust in me to take the team forward. We will work very closely together as we strive to bring that success to our supporters.

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