GLASGOW, Scotland — Wilfried Nancy left his role as coach of Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer to take charge of Scottish giant Celtic on Wednesday.

The 48-year-old Frenchman coached Crew for three years, leading the team to the MLS Cup and the Leagues Cup and being named coach of the year in MLS in 2024.

Celtic is defending its title in the Scottish Premiership and, after a slow start to the season, is in second place — two points behind Hearts.

The team has won the last four top-flight titles and is on 55 overall, the same as fierce Glasgow rival Rangers.

Nancy described Celtic as “one of the world’s proper football clubs” because of its “real atmosphere and heart and soul, real high standards and real demands, which I am ready for.”

“I know the history, I know the values of Celt

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