Celtic to look elsewhere as Steve Clarke in ‘advanced talks’ over manager role
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Credit: Imago Wed 20 May 2026 10:15, UK Celtic managerial target Steve Clarke is set to sign a new deal with the national team adding to the seven years he has been in charge. The 62-year-old will lead Scotland to a first World Cup since 1998 this summer, and there had been uncertainty over his future beyond that.
Clarke’s last managerial role was a successful one with Kilmarnock, but it is unclear whether he would be ready to return.The Hoops could have offered that opportunity, with the Scottish Premiership champions set to appoint a new figurehead in the coming weeks.Celtic’s next manager must be the right choice, after the appointment of Wilfried Nancy proved to be such a disaster. 👔 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 Steve Clarke to stay with Scotland despite Celtic interestFootball Insider exclusively revealed in January that Clarke is of interest to Celtic, with the former Chelsea player admired for his experience.
It was in November that the Tartan Army would qualify for the World Cup, scoring twice in injury time to beat Denmark at Hampden Park and book their ticket to North America.There have been some murmurs that Clarke would see out the tournament before departing this summer, but according to The Times, the manager is now close to agreeing a new deal.Steve Clarke is close to agreeing a new deal beyond the World Cup. Talks are at an advanced stage about a contract extension to take him through to Euro 2028, which Scotland will co-host✍️ More from @MGrantScotlandhttps://t.co/CXeVDADiSp— Times Sport (@TimesSport) May 20, 2026 View Tweet Talks over a contract that would see him through to the 2028 European Championship are at an advanced stage, effectively ending any possibility of a move to Celtic.Who are the favourites to take over Celtic?One major bookmaker currently has Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou and Portugal manager Roberto Martinez neck and neck in the race to be Celtic’s next manager.The Dane has enjoyed a hugely impressive opening season for the Steelmen, leading them to a fourth-place finish and qualifying for European football.The man who made it all possible.