Wilfried Nancy has been confirmed as the new Celtic manager.
The Frenchman joins the club on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Nancy, who replaces Brendan Rodgers in the Parkhead dugout after the 52-year-old resigned at the end of October, has previously taken charge of MLS sides Montreal and Columbus Crew.
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He won the MLS Cup and the MLS Leagues Cup with the latter, and was named MLS Coach of the Year for 2024.
"I am so happy to be named Celtic Manager, it is a massive honour for myself and my family," said Nancy.
"Before I say anything else I want to do one thing – I want to thank the great Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney for all they have done in recent weeks with the team. The job they have done has been fantastic.
"These guys have given so much to the club across so many years and I know our fans, like me, all recognise the brilliant job they have done during this recent period. They have my total respect and my total gratitude. I hope to meet them both very soon and thank them personally.
"Now its up to me to carry on this great work and carry our great club forward and I can’t wait to get going and become part of such a brilliant institution. Celtic is one of the world’s proper football clubs, real atmosphere and heart and soul, real high standards and real demands, which I am ready for.
"I know the history, I know the values of Celtic and I know what is expected of me on this journey. I know what Celtic means to so many people and my No. 1 aim will be simple - to give our fans a strong, exciting, attacking, winning football team they can be so proud of.
"I look forward to seeing all our fans very soon and I hope we can enjoy some great moments together."
The 48-year-old's first game in charge will come against Hearts this weekend.
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