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

Nancy will begin his tenure on Thursday having signed a two-and-a-half year contract.

The 48-year-old Frenchman will replace interim boss Martin O’Neill after his move from MLS side Columbus Crew was confirmed.

The announcement was made moments before O’Neill’s final act as stand-in manager in Wednesday night’s Scottish Premiership match at home to Dundee.

O’Neill was sworn in to oversee first-team duties at the end of October following the exit of Brendan Rodgers .

Nancy’s first game in charge will be the top-of-the-table clash meeting with Hearts at Celtic Park on Sunday.

He then faces his first ever European tie as a manager when Celtic welcome Serie A giants Roma to Glasgow next Thursday.

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