Brendan Rodgers May Sign New Celtic Contract with Condition
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is reportedly considering signing a new contract with the club, but with a potential condition that could allow him to leave if a bigger club like Tottenham comes calling. According to pundit Michael Stewart, Rodgers might be willing to sign a rolling contract with Celtic, but with a get-out clause that would permit him to depart if a Premier League club like Tottenham expresses interest.
Rodgers’ Current Situation
Rodgers’ current contract with Celtic is set to expire in 2026, and he has been successful in his second stint at the club, winning two league titles. His latest Premiership crown was clinched after a thumping win over Dundee United, and the team is eyeing a potential Treble in the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen.
Stewart’s Insight
Stewart believes that Rodgers might be open to staying with Celtic, but only if he has the freedom to leave for a bigger club. “I actually think, completely dependent on what else would be available at that specific time⦠there’s a good chance that he will perhaps stay on at Celtic,” Stewart said. “Maybe sign like a rolling contract and at that point, you know, be a bit more open and upfront with the club and say, look, I’m going to be staying here. I love it, but on the proviso that if, for example, a Tottenham or one of these top Premier League clubs come in, everybody’s aware that I would be looking to go or I might look to go abroad.”
Captain’s Plea
Celtic captain Callum McGregor has expressed his desire for the club to tie down Rodgers, praising him as an “elite-level manager” who has elevated the club to a new level. “If we can keep him for as long as we can, then we have an elite-level manager,” McGregor said. “He was hugely successful in his first spell. He’s come back, done the same again. The hunger’s there. He’s an elite manager at the highest level, and Celtic are lucky to have him as well.”
Conclusion
The potential signing of a new contract with a get-out clause would give Rodgers the flexibility to explore opportunities at bigger clubs while also providing Celtic with stability and continuity. As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Rodgers and Celtic navigate their future together.