Celtic are surely closer than ever to appointing Robbie Keane amid new update
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Credit: Imago Fri 22 May 2026 12:41, UK Celtic have surely moved closer to appointing Robbie Keane as their manager for the 2026-27 campaign.The 45-year-old is now expected to leave Ferencvaros after just a year and a half at the Hungarian outfit.This is coming from m4sport.hu on 22 May, who have insisted that the former Republic of Ireland international has resigned his post after missing out on the league title.Keane extended his contract with Ferencvaros in December after impressing in the Europa League. However, things have not gone well on the domestic front, with the club finishing second in the Nemzeti Bajnoksag I.While he was able to deliver the Hungarian Cup, he is now set to depart, which could open a door for a Celtic appointment. 👔 Celtic Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Parkhead dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions.
VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Celtic will now surely make an approach for Robbie KeaneCeltic are yet to make a decision on who will lead their team out for the 2026-27 campaign.Martin O’Neill is set to depart after the Scottish Cup final, with the Hoops yet again searching for a new manager.Robbie Keane’s record at FerencvarosGames managed 82Wins 51Draws16Losses15Win percentage62.20%HonoursNemzeti Bajnoksag I x1, Magyar Kupa x1Keane has a solid record at FerencvarosMany of the coaches linked throughout recent months are no longer available.Jens Berthel Askou made the move to Toulouse on Thursday, while Steve Clarke is reportedly set to sign a new contract with the Scotland National Team.Keane has also been heavily linked, and now that he is set to become a free agent, a Celtic appointment has to be around the corner.Could Martin O’Neill still stay on at Celtic?Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness has exclusively told Football Insider that O’Neill will find it hard to turn down the Celtic job if he is offered to stay on for next season.The 74-year-old guided the Hoops to the Scottish Premiership title last week, and could yet be offered the position for the 2026-27 campaign.The manager has completely turned the club’s fortunes around, and could yet secure another trophy on Saturday in the Scottish Cup.Therefore, if he is willing to stay on, it could scupper any plans to hire Keane this summer, with O’Neill clearly able to deliver success at Parkhead.However, it remains to be seen who Celtic will look to appoint this summer, with the decision one of the biggest in the club’s history.