Soccer-Rodgers returns to Celtic as manager on three-year contract

Celtic have appointed Brendan Rodgers as manager on a three-year contract, the Scottish Premiership side said on Monday. "We have enjoyed some great times at Celtic before and this will be my goal again, to deliver good football, ensure we have a team we all love to watch and ultimately bring more success to our fans." Rodgers replaces Ange Postecoglou, who left the Scottish champions to take over as manager of Tottenham Hotspur.

Celtic have appointed Brendan Rodgers as manager on a three-year contract, the Scottish Premiership side said on Monday. Rodgers, who was sacked by Leicester City last season, previously managed Celtic from 2016-2019, winning consecutive domestic trebles.

"I am really delighted to return to Celtic and I am hugely excited by this great opportunity," the 50-year-old told the club's website. "We have enjoyed some great times at Celtic before and this will be my goal again, to deliver good football, ensure we have a team we all love to watch and ultimately bring more success to our fans."

Rodgers replaces Ange Postecoglou, who left the Scottish champions to take over as manager of Tottenham Hotspur.