Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 3 Aug 2026
McGregor tipped as future Celtic boss after committing future
Celtic captain Callum McGregor has told the club he's happy to stay, sparking talk of a future in the dugout.
L. McGregor
player
Player
Callum McGregor
Age
33
Club
Celtic
Role
Captain
What happened. Martin O'Neill has tipped Callum McGregor as a future Celtic manager after the midfielder committed his future to the club by telling chief executive Michael Nicholson he is happy to stay.
- McGregor held summer talks with Celtic's chief executive over his long-term future.
- Reports linked him with a possible move to Saudi Arabia.
- O'Neill believes McGregor has what it takes to become a manager.
“McGregor has what it takes to become a manager.”
— Martin O'Neill
McGregor's commitment ends uncertainty over his future, with O'Neill's endorsement adding weight to his managerial potential.
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