Martin O’Neill expressed his eagerness for further success at Celtic after being confirmed as manager on a one-year contract, with an option for another year. His recent triumphs, including securing the Scottish Premiership title on the final day and winning the Scottish Cup against Dunfermline, have fueled his ambition.

In his own words, O’Neill stated, "It is once again a great privilege for me to continue as Celtic manager. Last season will live long in all our memories and to be part of that success has in a big way whetted the appetite to work again for more days like those and bring our supporters those moments."

At 74 years old, O’Neill has a rich history with Celtic, having previously managed the team from 2000 to 2005, during which he secured nine major honors. He emphasized the need for the club to push forward:

We know of course that Celtic can never rest on past success so we are now aiming to drive forward together in the coming season as we aim to deliver again for the club and our fans.

Before O’Neill’s confirmation, Robbie Keane was in discussions for the managerial role, but faced backlash due to his prior tenure in Israel. Dermot Desmond, Celtic’s principal shareholder, praised O’Neill, stating, "We know he is a winner, we know what the club means to him and he continues to be the outstanding candidate to give us the best opportunity to realise our objectives."

Desmond also assured fans that O’Neill would receive full support in the transfer market, aiming for both domestic success and competitiveness on the European stage.