Celtic appoints Martin O’Neill as manager amid transfer talks for Saracchi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Celtic officially hired Martin O’Neill as manager on June 5, 2026, ending prolonged uncertainty at the club. O’Neill, who previously led Celtic to a domestic double, is focused on bolstering the squad ahead of the new season. A key target is left-back Marcelo Saracchi, whose loan deal expires on June 30. Celtic must secure him as Boca Juniors seeks to finalize his sale, with O'Neill backing the move.
- •Martin O’Neill agreed to a one-year contract on June 5, 2026.
- •Celtic is interested in signing Marcelo Saracchi permanently.
- •Saracchi's loan ends on June 30, 2026.
- •Celtic needs depth in the squad with European football ahead.
- •O’Neill has endorsed the move to make Saracchi a permanent signing.
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"Martin O’Neill officially agreed a one-year permanent contract as Celtic manager on 5 June 2026, ending months of uncertainty at Parkhead. The 74-year-old guided Celtic to a remarkable domestic doub...
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