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title: "Celtic: McLeish calls for Ange Postecoglou to sign new deal"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-ange-postecoglou-mcleish-contract-news-deal-updates/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2022-06-10T12:10:01Z"
modified: "2022-06-10T12:10:01Z"
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# Celtic: McLeish calls for Ange Postecoglou to sign new deal

**It is imperative that [Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/) tie manager Ange Postecoglou down to a new deal immediately, says former Scotland boss turned [Sky Sports](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iabwu28AAQs) pundit Alex McLeish.**

### The Lowdown: Postecoglou works his magic

The Australian enjoyed a fantastic first season in charge at Parkhead, guiding his side to both [Scottish Premiership](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/scottish-premiership-news/) and Scottish League Cup triumphs.

Postecoglou has become an instant hero at Celtic, carrying himself with class, but it is worth remembering that he only signed a [one-year deal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ange-postecoglou/profil/trainer/11929) at the club.

That means his future remains up in the air, with a new contract not yet signed.

### The Latest: New deal vital

[The Glasgow Times](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/20183800.ange-postecoglou-issues-celtic-contract-update/) have however reported that contract talks are underway behind the scenes, and giving his reaction to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-told-to-agree-ange-postecoglou-deal-after-news-mcleish/), McLeish urged Celtic to sort Postecoglou’s future as soon as possible:

> “Given what he’s done in the season just gone by, he obviously deserves it. What are we saying, it’s a flash in the pan? He acted very quickly under absolute massive pressure and set about (with his job).
>
> “To be fair, the Celtic board helped him in backing him for all these players he knew that came into the club. There was a wee stutter at the beginning but you know what he did after that. That is great credit to him.
>
> “That brings suitors to the table. That’s why I think Celtic would be very wise to tie him up.”

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### The Verdict: Surely it happens?

Postecoglou is on a rolling deal at the moment but Celtic simply have to agree a long-term deal with him, ensuring he remains manager for the foreseeable future.

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He has already made such a positive impact at Parkhead, winning two trophies and guiding the Hoops back into the Champions League, and he could potentially oversee a glorious period in the club’s history.

Losing him after one year doesn’t bear thinking about and it still feels likely that Postecoglou’s future will be sorted sooner rather than later.

***In other news, a pundit has dropped a Celtic exit claim. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-frank-mcavennie-drops-albian-ajeti-exit-claim/).***