Celtic has named Martin O’Neill as their permanent manager on a one-year contract, with the option to extend for another season. O’Neill, who led Celtic to a domestic double last season, including the Scottish Premiership title and Scottish Cup victory, will continue to guide the team in upcoming domestic and European competitions.
O’Neill returned to Celtic last October on an interim basis, taking over after Brendan Rodgers’ departure. He managed eight domestic matches, winning all of them, before stepping aside for Wilfried Nancy in December. However, he was later reinstated to lead the team through the remainder of the season.
The 74-year-old concluded his recent tenure by steering Celtic to their 56th league title, winning the final seven league matches and securing the championship along with Scottish Cup success. O’Neill expressed his honor in continuing as Celtic manager, acknowledging the players and staff for their contributions to the previous season’s accomplishments.
In a statement, O’Neill emphasized his privilege in remaining as Celtic manager, highlighting the need for continuous progress and success. Interim chairman Brian Wilson praised O’Neill’s leadership and experience, expressing anticipation for further achievements under his guidance. O’Neill is renowned for his successful track record at Celtic, having secured nine major trophies during his initial tenure, including a domestic treble in 2000-01 and leading the team to the UEFA Cup final in 2003.
