Ange Postecoglou will change into the primary Australian to handle an English Premier League membership after signing a four-year cope with Tottenham.
Postecoglou, 57, begins with Spurs on July 1 following two memorable seasons with Scottish giants Celtic.
The Hoops gained 5 trophies underneath Postecoglou, together with this season’s Scottish treble.
However, the previous Socceroos, Brisbane Roar, Melbourne Victory and Yokohama F. Marinos coach has now departed Celtic to “explore a new opportunity”.
“It was an honour to be asked to be Celtic manager and during my two years, I have given everything I have to deliver success to our supporters,” Postecoglou stated.
“Culminating in the treble at the weekend, my players and backroom team have been brilliant for me on this journey.
“They have given us all some fantastic moments through their energy and effort, creating real quality, winning football.
“Our supporters have been magnificent to me and I thank them for the way they have embraced me during the past two years.
“My ambition was always to give our fans a team they could be proud of, a team people talked about and I think we have achieved that.
“Celtic is a phenomenal football club, and so much more. I will forever be a supporter of this great institution. I wish everyone connected with Celtic nothing but continued success.”
Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell stated the membership was “disappointed” to lose Postecoglou.
“We did all we could to keep him with us well into the future, but he wanted to take this new opportunity and we wish Ange well in this and everything else he does,” Lawwell stated.
“Against any measure, Ange has delivered a fantastic level of success to Celtic and we thank him for his brilliant contribution to the club during the past two years.”
Celtic captain Callum McGregor stated it had been “great to work” with Postecoglou.
“We have delivered something very special to our fans and done it, under the manager’s direction by playing an exciting and attractive brand of football,” McGregor stated.
“As all the players do, I wish Ange great success in his next challenge.”
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy stated Spurs have been “excited” to have Postecoglou be a part of them.
“Ange brings a positive mentality and a fast, attacking style of play,” Levy stated.
“He has a strong track record of developing players and an understanding of the importance of the link from the academy – everything that is important to our club.”
Source: www.news.com.au
