Robbie Keane set for inevitable Celtic managerial appointment this summer
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Credit: Imago Thu 21 May 2026 7:30, UK Robbie Keane will inevitably become Celtic’s next manager for the 2026-27 campaign.The current Ferencvarosi has been heavily linked to the role for months after impressing early in his managerial career.Other coaches have also been rumoured for a summer Parkhead move. However, Keane is slowly becoming the only option.The Hoops’ candidates for a summer appointment are dropping like flies ahead of Martin O’Neill’s departure after the Scottish Cup final.As a result, Keane appears to be the best and most realistic option left on the table and could soon be appointed Celtic’s next manager. 👔 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 running out of realistic options for summer appointmentGoing into the summer, many of Celtic’s rumoured managerial targets appear to be non-options.Scotland manager Steve Clarke is in talks over a new contract, with Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou could soon make the move to Toulouse.Robbie Keane’s record at FerencvarosiGames managed82Wins 51Draws16Losses15Win percentage 62.20%Honours Nemzeti Bajnoksag I x1, Magyar Kupa x1Keane has a good record at FerencvarosiEven coaches such as Roberto Martinez may be a stretch if the 52-year-old is able to guide Portugal to their first World Cup in the summer.As a result, Keane may be the last man standing, making a summer appointment inevitable at Celtic.A Celtic Park return for the former striker will no doubt be controversial among some of the fanbase. However, out of the club’s rumoured targets, he now appears to be the only realistic option.Keane just missed out on the title this season by one point, but he did win the Magyar Kupa with the Hungarian outfit.His run into the Europa League round of 16 was also heavily praised before they were knocked out by Braga.Would a Robbie Keane appointment work at Celtic?Former Aberdeen chief Keith Wyness has exclusively told Football Insider that an appointment of Keane could help bring Celtic fans back on side.It is no secret that the Hoops supporters have been furious with the board this campaign.The recent title victory may have extinguished some of the anger, but it is likely to reappear as the weeks go on.As a result, Wyness feels that a Keane appointment would be sensible and would help amend the increasing tensions between the fanbase and the board.However, it remains to be seen who the Hoops opt to appoint in the summer after searching for O’Neill’s eventual successor for months.