Celtic next manager: Roberto Martinez odds shortened again
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Credit: Imago Tue 14 April 2026 17:45, UK Celtic have been continuously linked to Roberto Martinez since the sacking of Wilfried Nancy in January.The former Everton and Belgium boss is currently preparing to take Portugal to the 2026 World Cup.However, speculation has emerged that he could leave the Iberian nation at the tournament’s end and move to Celtic.Now, a summer move to Celtic Park is as low as 4/1, with Oddschecker on 14 April confirming that these odds have been slashed.With the 2026-27 campaign getting ever closer, Martinez to Celtic continues to seem increasingly likely. 👔 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 are playing a dangerous game with Roberto MartinezThere is no doubt that if Celtic brought in Martinez, he would be a successful appointment.Not only has the 52-year-old successfully managed some of the best players in the world, but he has also won trophies at domestic level.Roberto Martinez’s managerial career so farCurrent teamPortugalPrevious teams managedSwansea City, Wigan Athletic, Everton, BelgiumHonours League One x1, FA Cup x1, World Cup third place x1, UEFA Nations League x1Overall win rate 45.81%Martinez has had an impressive managerial career to dateIn 2013, he famously oversaw Wigan Athletic’s FA Cup triumph over Manchester City in a shock result.More recently, Martinez has found success with Portugal, winning the UEFA Nations League in 2025.As a result, Portugal winning the World Cup cannot be ruled out in the summer.
If he can achieve this, his stock will be higher than ever, and it would be highly improbable that he would move straight to Celtic.Therefore, Celtic are playing a dangerous game if they want to appoint Martinez, as in a few months, he could be out of their reach.Who else is linked to Celtic?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Jens Berthel Askou has emerged as a frontrunner for the Celtic job after Motherwell’s form this season.The Steelmen are currently on course to qualify for Europe this season, and the bookies have placed a summer switch at 7/2 odds, making him the second favourite.Credit: ImagoCurrently, the favourite is Robbie Keane at 9/4 as he continues to impress on the continent.Craig Bellamy is also yet to be ruled out at 8/1 after impressing early in his managerial career with Wales.A long-term role for Martin O’Neill in the dugout is also still possible at 12/1, and calls for this to happen could easily pick up if he is able to lead the club to an unexpected double this campaign.