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title: "Celtic: Donati reveals ‘dream’ to manage Hoops"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-03-11T19:40:21Z"
modified: "2021-03-11T19:40:21Z"
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# Celtic: Donati reveals ‘dream’ to manage Hoops

**Former Celtic hero Massimo Donati has revealed it is his ‘dream’ to manage the Hoops.**

The 39-year-old spent two years at Parkhead after joining from AC Milan back in 2007, making [47](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/massimo-donati/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/5870) appearances for the Hoops.

Donati won the [Scottish Premiership and the Scottish League Cup](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/massimo-donati/erfolge/spieler/5870) during his time at Parkhead, scoring [five](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/massimo-donati/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/5870) goals in the process.

The midfielder’s most famous strike in green and white came in the [Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7115381.stm) just a few months after making the move to Glasgow.

Talking exclusively to [Tribalfootball.com](https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/exclusive-massimo-donati-reveals-dream-to-become-celtic-manager-4362336#popup-sso), Donati addressed his managerial plans, ending with an 11-word admission that could be of interest to several Hoops supporters.

> “I have big plans as a manager in the future, I am just waiting for the right opportunity and I can’t wait for it to arrive.
>
> “I have had many good coaches in my career and I have always tried to ‘steal’ something from each of them to be ready when my time comes.
>
> “Celtic is really a great club, not even I was aware of its greatness until I found myself living it every day.
>
> “From the point of view of the organisation (and not only that) it is very similar to Milan.
>
> “My dream/goal is to become manager of Celtic one day.”

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### Transfer Tavern take

Donati, who has a [Celtic tattoo over his heart](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/archives/news/163225/new-hamilton-accies-ace-massimo-donati-still-holds-celtic-close-to-his-heart/), clearly has plenty of love for the club and big plans for management.

Possibly one day in the future, he could lead the Hoops after a successful stint elsewhere, however, taking the vacant Hoops job right now shouldn’t be in his, or the club’s thoughts.

Neil Lennon’s long-term successor has a big challenge ahead, with a summer rebuild in the pipeline. An experienced coach with fresh ideas appears to be what is needed at Parkhead, not a former player who has never had a senior managerial role.

***In other news: Celtic have been handed a potential director of football boost thanks to Manchester United, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-hoops-handed-potential-tognozzi-boost/).***