Brendan Rodgers, on the cusp of a sensational return to Celtic as manager, has presented the Scottish champions with a strategic plan to re-establish their presence in European football, Stephen McGowan of the Daily Mail reports.
Rodgers has been in extensive discussions with Celtic’s major shareholder Dermot Desmond, outlining his conditions for a second stint in Glasgow. Central to Rodgers’ agreement to return is a commitment from Celtic’s board of directors to invest in the necessary players and infrastructure to propel the club forward in Europe.
Rodgers was frustrated by the limitations on transfer spending during his first tenure at Celtic. He now seeks a reshaping of the football operation and is currently in talks with potential members of his backroom team.
Chief executive Michael Nicholson and finance director Chris McKay flew by private jet to Mallorca for face-to-face talks with Rodgers, the club’s top managerial target.
Rodgers’ imminent return to Parkhead is seen as a significant move for Celtic, signalling their ambition to compete at a higher level in European football. The Northern Irishman’s vision, coupled with the board’s willingness to invest, could herald a new era of success for the club.
The next few weeks will be crucial as Rodgers assembles his team and begins the task of reshaping Celtic’s football operation. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if Rodgers’ ambitious plan can restore Celtic’s competitive edge in Europe.
