Brendan Rodgers Quits as Celtic Manager
Celtic Football Club has confirmed that Brendan Rodgers has resigned from his position as manager, ending his latest spell in charge of the Scottish champions. The shock announcement, made on Saturday, has sent waves through Scottish football as fans and pundits react to the unexpected development.
In an official statement, Celtic said Rodgers informed the club’s hierarchy of his decision to step down with immediate effect, citing “personal reasons and professional considerations.” The club expressed gratitude for his contributions during his tenure, which saw the Hoops secure multiple domestic trophies and maintain dominance in the Scottish Premiership.
Rodgers, who returned to Celtic for a second stint in 2023 after previously managing the club between 2016 and 2019, led the team to league and cup successes, but has recently faced criticism following a string of underwhelming performances in Europe and mounting pressure from fans.
“It’s been a tremendous honour to manage this great football club again,” Rodgers said in a farewell message. “I’ll always cherish the moments, the players, and the supporters who have made this journey so special.”
Celtic have announced that assistant manager John Kennedy will take charge of first-team duties on an interim basis while the club begins the search for a new permanent manager.
Rodgers’ departure is expected to reignite speculation about his return to English football, with several clubs reportedly monitoring his situation.
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