Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers’ contract situation remains uncertain, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the next season. Despite this, Chris Sutton, a former Celtic player and pundit, believes Rodgers will stay at Celtic Park beyond his contract’s final year.
Sutton, who played under Rodgers, noted that the manager’s situation is different from when he left Celtic for Leicester, which caused discontent among Celtic fans due to the timing. Sutton stated, “I’ve not seen an unhappy Brendan Rodgers this season,” and doesn’t foresee him departing before the end of his contract. He added that Rodgers will likely want to see out his deal and won’t leave unless something extraordinary happens.
Sutton expects Rodgers to focus on strengthening the squad this summer to take Celtic to the next level in European competition. He praised the team’s domestic dominance, saying the league title seems all but secured, with Rangers facing a significant challenge to close the 42-goal gap. Sutton noted that Rodgers clearly wants to bring in players to support his quest for European success.
While there’s uncertainty around Rodgers’ long-term future, Sutton’s assessment suggests that he’ll remain at Celtic for the foreseeable future. With the team’s sights set on European progress, Rodgers’ plans for the summer transfer window will be crucial in determining the team’s success.
Celtic’s European campaign has shown promise, with the team making it to the knockout rounds and putting up a good fight against Bayern Munich. Sutton believes that Rodgers will be keen to build on this progress and make Celtic a household name in European football.
