Wednesday 15 March 2017 17:05, UK
Celtic have named former Sunderland sporting director Lee Congerton as their new head of recruitment.
The 43-year-old, who has worked in a coaching capacity for the Welsh FA and Liverpool in the past, will be responsible for overseeing the club's player recruitment and scouting.
Congerton, who has also served as head of scouting at Chelsea, as well as technical director at Hamburg, said he was eager to get started in his new role.
"I am delighted to be joining a club of Celtic's stature, it is a huge honour and I can't wait to get started in making my contribution to such a fantastic institution," he told the club's website.
"In recent years there has been some great work done at the club in the recruitment and development of some high-quality playing talent. I am really looking forward to adding my experience in this area and ensuring that we continue this high level of achievement.
"I know Brendan [Rodgers] well, I know how he works and the quality he aims for. I am really looking forward to working with him again and Peter [Lawwell, chief executive] to ensure that we continue to bring the very best to Celtic and give our fans players and a team they will be proud of."
Celtic boss Rodgers said Congerton's experience would be vital for the club, adding: "It is great news that we have been able to bring someone of Lee's calibre to Celtic.
"He brings knowledge, experience and excellence to such an important area of our work and I know he will add real value to the club. We will always strive to be the best in everything we do and in Lee, we have brought the best to Celtic."
