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Wilfried Nancy joins Celtic: What can fans expect from one of Major League Soccer's 'defining' managers?
- Celtic appoint Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal, succeeding interim bosses.
- Nancy is credited with improving teams through a front-footed, possession-based style and development of players at Montreal and Columbus.
- Celtic anticipate Nancy can bridge MLS success to European football, positioning him as a long-term successor to Brendan Rodgers.
- MLS expert Tom Bogert praises Nancy as a defining, brave coach whose teams play total football from the back.
- Nancy’s past success includes MLS Coach of the Year 2024 and MLS Cup with Columbus Crew.
- Celtic aim to leverage Nancy’s development-first approach to sustain domestic success and compete in Europe.
- Celtic highlighted the need for a quick impact due to a packed schedule including league, cup, and European fixtures.
- Nancy follows in the footsteps of Ange Postecoglou as Celtic look for immediate impact in domestic and European campaigns.
- Sutton cautions that Nancy must hit the ground running given midseason transition and potential lineup changes.
- Celtic’s upcoming fixtures include Hearts at home, Roma in Europe, and a League Cup final against St Mirren.
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