Celtic have announced the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as the club’s new manager.

Nancy has joined the Premiership champions from MLS side Columbus Crew after negotiations between the two clubs concluded and a two-and-a-half-year contract was agreed with the Frenchman.

The 48-year-old is now confirmed as the permanent successor to Brendan Rodgers after he quit in October, and brings to an end Martin O’Neill’s spell as interim boss.

The club confirmed the appointment less than an hour before kick-off in their game against Dundee.

Nancy said: “I am so happy to be named Celtic Manager, it is a massive honour for myself and my family.

“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

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