Dermot Desmond made a rare visit to Celtic park yesterday and it didn’t take long for the tongues to start wagging. The majority shareholder was pictured talking to Ange Postecoglou. Although it could just be a routine visit, rumours have been circulating on social media of what the reason could be. The most popular theory being that Ange Postecoglou is to be offered a new lucrative, long-term contract.
Celtic Manager Ange Postecoglou embraces former Celtic manager Martin O Neill after Celtic were presented with the Cinch Scottish Premiership trophy on the final day of the season. Celtic v Motherwell, Cinch Scottish Premiership, 14 May 2022 . Photo by Stuart Walllace/Shutterstock
If that was indeed the reason for his visit, it would be brilliant news for Celtic fans. Ange of course like most Celtic managers in recent times, has been operating on a one year rolling contract. The last man who signed a long term deal was of course Brendan Rodgers.
It doesn’t make his situation any more secure, as we witnessed when Rodgers left half way through a bumper four year deal, but it’s a bit of security for the club as they will be compensated to the fullest if the man in charge is enticed by another club, as was the case when Rodgers left for Leicester City. It meant of course that the Midlands club had to splash out a big sum in compensation.
It would also be a big boost going into the new campaign with Ange committing the next few years of his career to the club.
Brendan Rodgers and Kieran Tierney of Celtic are seen during the UEFA Champions League Qualifier between Celtic and Alashkert FC at Celtic Park on July 18, 2018 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
I don’t know the details of Ange’s deal but I doubt he’s on the same figures as Brendan was on, but he’s definitely done enough to be talked about in the same bracket or even higher. He has the power to negotiate a bigger salary, let’s hope it’s more than just a rumour and Desmond persuades Ange Postecoglou to pen a new deal.
The feel good factor is through the roof at Celtic Park presently, Ange signing a new deal would raise it even further.
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