MARTIN O'NEILL CONFIRMED AS CELTIC MANAGER ON ONE-YEAR CONTRACT

Celtic have confirmed Martin O'Neill as their manager on a one-year contract with a one-year option. O'Neill had two interim spells at the club last season before being appointed on a permanent basis. He guided Celtic to a double last month, securing both domestic trophies before the end of the campaign. The announcement confirms O'Neill's continuation at the club following that successful conclusion to the season.

O'Neill stated his appetite had been whetted by winning the double and that he wanted to deliver "more days like those" at Celtic. His two interim stints last season gave him direct experience of managing the squad ahead of the full-time appointment. The one-year option attached to his contract means the arrangement could extend beyond the initial term. Celtic secured the double in the closing weeks of the domestic season before formalising the managerial position.

The confirmation of O'Neill's role provides Celtic with a defined leadership structure heading into the next campaign. His contract terms give the club flexibility to extend the relationship depending on performance. O'Neill's stated ambition centres on repeating the success achieved during his interim tenure. The appointment formally ends the temporary arrangements that had been in place across the previous season.