Efrain Juarez discusses potential assistant manager role at Celtic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Efrain Juarez discusses potential assistant manager role at Celtic

Summary

Efraín Juárez is in talks to become the assistant manager at Celtic, as reported on June 14, 2026. His previous experience with the club and connection to current manager Martin O'Neill amplify interest in his potential return. Juárez, who played for Celtic from 2010 to 2012, remains under contract with Pumas UNAM, requiring Celtic to address a release clause for any move. The conversations appear to have intensified, but a deal has not yet been confirmed. Other candidates for the role are also being considered by the club.

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Key Details

•Efraín Juárez played for Celtic from 2010 to 2012.
•Current talks hinge on his contract with Pumas UNAM.
•Celtic may need to trigger a release clause to hire him.
•Martin O'Neill's return as manager strengthens Juárez's candidacy.
•Celtic is exploring multiple candidates for the assistant role.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Efrain Juarez in Talks Over Celtic Assistant Manager Role

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Efraín Juárez is in talks over the Celtic assistant manager role – and if this gets over the line, it would bring a familiar face back to Parkhead in a position that genuinely shapes how we functi...
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