Summary
Wilfried Nancy has been appointed as the new manager of Celtic on a two-and-a-half-year contract. He will start his role on Thursday, with his first match against Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. Nancy aims to bring exciting, attacking football to the team.
Key Facts
- Wilfried Nancy is the new manager of Celtic, starting on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
- He replaces interim manager Martin O'Neill, who took over after Brendan Rodgers' resignation.
- Nancy comes from Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew, where he was the head coach.
- He led Columbus Crew to win the MLS Cup in 2023 and was named MLS coach of the year.
- Nancy's first game in charge will be against Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.
- Nancy has a coaching history in Canada and the U.S., including winning the Canadian Championship with Montreal.
- This role is Nancy's first managerial position in Europe.
