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Celtic Appoints Wilfried Nancy on 2½-Year Deal Ahead of Hearts Debut

The French coach arrives with trusted staff for a demanding first week featuring Hearts, Roma, then a cup final.

Overview

  • Assistant Kwame Ampadu, fitness coach Jules Gueguen and video performance coach Maxime Chalier have joined Nancy from Columbus Crew.
  • Reports indicate Celtic agreed compensation of more than £2m with Columbus, with work‑permit clearance completed.
  • Nancy met Martin O’Neill for a handover, praised the restored confidence, and vowed to add nuances rather than overhaul the system.
  • He led his first session at Lennoxtown, set out an attacking, proactive approach, and is known for using a 3-4-3 when appropriate.
  • He will assess the squad before major January moves, prioritising results through a congested run that includes Hearts, Roma and the League Cup final against St Mirren.