Martin O’Neill has been confirmed as Celtic’s permanent manager following two interim spells in charge last season that resulted in a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.
The 74-year-old has agreed to stay at Parkhead on a one-year contract with the option for a further year after talks with Celtic’s major shareholder Dermot Desmond.
O’Neill returned to Celtic – 20 years after a successful five-year stint as manager – in late October on a temporary basis following Brendan Rodgers’ departure.
He won all of the domestic games during eight matches in charge, with the only defeat to Midtjylland in the Europa League, but made way for Wilfried Nancy.
However the Frenchman left after six defeats in eight matches, leading to O’Neill’s return in early January until the end of the season.
“It is a great privilege for me to continue as Celtic manager,” O’Neill told the club’s website.
“Last season will live long in all our memories and to be part of that success has in a big way whetted the appetite to work again for more days like those and bring our supporters those moments.
“I would particularly like to thank the board for giving me this opportunity again.
“Celtic can never rest on past success so we are aiming to drive forward together as we aim to deliver again for the club and our fans.
“I thank our fans for their ongoing support, it means everything. I look forward to being back at Celtic Park, when we will come together and strive to bring our fans the success which that support deserves.”
Interim chairman Brian Wilson said the appointment was “the start of a busy summer” where the club “will ensure we are in the best possible position to compete”.
