‘Celtic will always be my club’ - Brendan Rodgers confirmed as new Leicester City boss

Brendan Rodgers has been named the new manager of Leicester City, with Celtic confirming his departure.

A statement posted on the club’s website read: “This is an opportunity which Brendan wished to take, with Leicester wishing to make this appointment immediately, and while we are extremely disappointed to be losing him as manager, particularly at this time, we sincerely wish Brendan and his family all the very best for the future.”

Neil Lennon, the former Celtic midfielder and head coach between 2010 and 2014, will take charge of the side on an interim basis until the end of the season.