Former Liverpool striker breaks silence on Celtic manager role links

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Celtic are currently searching for a new permanent manager after Brendan Rodgers resigned following a 3-1 loss to Heart of Midlothian in late October. Martin O'Neill has been appointed as the interim manager while the club draws up a shortlist of candidates for the permanent role. One name on that list is former Liverpool striker Robbie Keane, who is currently managing Hungarian side Ferencvaros.

Keane, who has led Ferencvaros to the Hungarian league title last season and a strong position in the Europa League, has addressed the speculation linking him with the Celtic job. He stated that he cannot control the rumors but believes they may be a reflection of his success at Ferencvaros. Keane emphasized that his focus remains on his current club and that he is happy with his situation in Hungary.

He acknowledged that speculation about his future is common, given his long playing career and the attention that comes with managing a successful team. Keane highlighted the strong unity within Ferencvaros and the positive relationship with the supporters, noting that the encouragement from fans after matches is meaningful to him.

While Keane did not rule out a move to Celtic, he made it clear that he is not reacting to every rumor and is concentrating on his current responsibilities. The Celtic board continues to evaluate candidates as they look to appoint a manager who can restore stability and success to the club after Rodgers' departure, which was marked by tension between the manager and the club's major stakeholder, Dermot Desmond.