Celtic is in advanced talks with Brendan Rodgers to bring him back as the club’s manager. The deal would make Rodgers the highest-paid manager in the club’s history. Celtic is said to be backing Rodgers in the transfer market to help him deliver domestic success and compete in the Champions League. Rodgers left Celtic for the Premier League in 2019 after winning back-to-back domestic trebles. Despite his mid-season exit not going down well with supporters, many are now open to the idea of his return. Rodgers has previously said he would have no hesitation in rejoining Celtic one day.
As featured on Sky Sports, Celtic are in advanced talks with Brendan Rodgers over a deal to bring him back to the club as manager. The deal would make the former Leicester City boss the highest-paid manager in Celtic’s history once again.
The Scottish Premiership champions have reportedly offered the 50-year-old a deal that exceeds his previous contract, and further talks are taking place on Wednesday. One told Sky Sports News that an agreement is not far away.
Rodgers left Celtic in 2019 after winning back-to-back domestic trebles. He had been linked to the vacant job at Leeds United, but had planned to take an extended break away from the dugout following his departure from Leicester City in April.
It is understood that Rodgers will be backed by Celtic’s board in the transfer market to help him deliver domestic success and compete in the Champions League. The club has also been looking at other candidates, including Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City assistant Enzo Maresca.
Although his mid-season exit from Glasgow did not go down well with the supporters, it appears time is indeed a healer with many open to the idea of the Northern Irishman returning. Rodgers has previously said he would not hesitate to rejoin Celtic one day, so could this be the time?
Celtic fans have been reacting to the news on social media, with many excited about the prospect of Rodgers’ return. One fan tweeted, “Buzzing to see Brendan Rodgers back at Celtic. He’s a top-class manager and will take us to the next level.”
Rodgers said after leaving Parkhead: “That challenge may come in the future and I would have absolutely no hesitation in going back.” It seems that the future may be now, and Celtic fans will be hoping that Rodgers can lead the club to more success in the coming seasons.
