Celtic have confirmed Martin O’Neill as their permanent manager after he guided the club to a Premiership and Scottish Cup double last season.
The 74-year-old has signed a one-year contract at Parkhead, with the option of a further year following talks with major shareholder Dermot Desmond.
O’Neill first returned to Celtic in late October on a temporary basis after Brendan Rodgers departed, more than 20 years after his original five-year stint at the club.
He won all domestic matches across his eight games in that first interim spell, with his only defeat coming against Midtjylland in the Europa League.
O’Neill initially made way for Wilfried Nancy, but the Frenchman lasted just six wins from eight matches before departing and O’Neill returned in early January.
Celtic then clinched the Premiership title on the final day of the season, beating long-time leaders Hearts 3-1 to retain the trophy.
A week later at Hampden Park, O’Neill claimed his ninth trophy as Celtic manager by defeating Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 in the Scottish Cup final.
Across both spells last season, O’Neill guided Celtic to 27 wins and four draws from 35 games in all competitions, averaging 2.56 points per league game.
“It is a great privilege for me to continue as Celtic manager,” said O’Neill, adding that last season “will live long in all our memories.”
O’Neill added: “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.”
Principal shareholder Dermot Desmond stated that O’Neill will be “supported fully” during the close season as Celtic prepare for their next campaign.
“Time and time again Martin has shown his qualities,” said Desmond, adding: “We know he is a winner, we know what the club means to him and he continues to be the outstanding candidate.”
Desmond confirmed the club would back O’Neill to “achieve domestic success and compete on the European stage” throughout the close season and beyond.
Interim chairman Brian Wilson described the appointment as “the start of a busy summer” where Celtic “will ensure we are in the best possible position to compete.”
Former Celtic player Robbie Keane had been linked with the position, but several Celtic supporters’ clubs expressed opposition to his appointment due to his time as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.
Jens Berthel Askou had also been connected with the role before leaving Motherwell for Toulouse, but it is O’Neill who will lead Celtic into the 2026-27 season.
