After a long period of leave since his 3 years at helm of Liverpool, Brendan Rodgers has been sworn is an the new manager of Celtic.
The former Liverpool, Swansea City, Reading and Watford boss has signed a 12-month rolling contract to replace Ronny Deila, who departed the Scottish champions at the end of the season.
Speaking to the BBC, the man affectionately know as the ‘The Brodge’ by some, commented on his new position:
“I will give everything I have and do all I can to bring our supporters exciting, entertaining and winning football,”
“The club has been in magnificent shape in recent years and has collected silverware regularly during this time.
“My objective now, of course, is to continue this work, to keep us at the top and again make our mark in Europe.”
Sentmants followed up by club chief executive Peter Lawwell.
“Brendan is a highly-sought after manager and we are pleased we have been able to bring such a high calibre individual to Celtic,” said chief executive Peter Lawwell.
“I know Brendan feels privileged to be named Celtic manager and he will bring huge experience, knowledge and ability to the role.
“We wanted to bring one of the biggest and best names to the club to match our own aspirations and those of our supporters – we believe, in appointing Brendan, that we have done this.
“We have appointed a special manager and we are sure he can bring some special times to Celtic.”
BREAKING NEWS: Celtic FC is delighted to announce that it has appointed Brendan Rodgers as the Club's new manager. pic.twitter.com/u2s2FwgChm
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