Celtic have reappointed Brendan Rodgers as manager on a three-year deal.

The 50-year-old won seven trophies during his first spell in Glasgow, including back-to-back domestic trebles, but left for Leicester City midway through the 2018/19 season – much to the frustration of many Celtic fans.

Rodgers’ salary

Sky Sports reports Rodgers’ deal is in excess of his previous Celtic contract, making him the highest-paid manager in the club’s history again.

Celtic’s board will back Rodgers in the transfer market to help him deliver domestic success and compete in the Champions League, Sky Sports News has been told.

He replaces Ange Postecoglou who won consecutive league titles and a domestic treble last season before joining Tottenham Hotspur.

Welcome back, Brendan! 🍀#CelticFC is delighted to announce that Brendan Rodgers has been appointed the Club’s new Football Manager on a three-year contract.

Let’s get to work! 🙌

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) June 19, 2023

John Kennedy will remain at Celtic as assistant manager – despite links to join Postecoglou at Spurs – with Stevie Woods, Gavin Strachan, and Harry Kewell staying on as first-team coaches.

Rodgers – who had also been linked to the Leeds United job despite planning to take an extended break away from the dugout – said: “I am really delighted to return to Celtic and I am hugely excited by this great opportunity.

“When I was given the privilege of being asked to join the club again, it was a very simple decision for me and my family.

“We have enjoyed some great times at Celtic before and this will be my goal again, to deliver good football, ensure we have a team we all love to watch and ultimately bring more success to our fans.”

Outstanding choice

Peter Lawwell, chairman of Celtic said: “Through the process of identifying the new Celtic manager, it was clear that Brendan was an outstanding choice and we are absolutely delighted that we have appointed him on a long-term contract.

“We wanted a proven winner and that’s what Brendan is, and myself and everyone else at the club look forward to working with him again to continue to drive Celtic forward.

“He is someone who knows the club so well and has experience of the huge challenges at Celtic, domestically and in Europe. Brendan is well aware of what it takes to succeed in this role and we know he is delighted to be back with us.

“Brendan is a top-quality manager. He has delivered before for Celtic and we are sure through his many qualities, he will do so again.”

Celtic players will return for pre-season training at the club’s Lennoxtown base before jetting out to Japan on tour in July.

Postecoglou’s former club Yokohama F Marinos will be their first opponents on July 19 followed by a match against Gamba Osaka on July 22.

Rodgers’ side then head to South Korea where they will play Wolves at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on July 26.

The club’s first competitive match under Rodgers takes place on the weekend of August 5/6 as Celtic kick-off their Scottish Premiership title defence before Champions League group stage action gets underway on September 19/20.