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Liam Bryce

Ange Postecoglou in immediate Celtic transfer update as he reveals 'great discussions' with the board

New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has already held "great discussions" on summer transfers.

The 55-year-old was finally confirmed as Neil Lennon's successor on Thursday morning and immediately updated supporters on plans for the upcoming window.

He's been engaged in talks with outgoing chief-executive Peter Lawwell and his incoming replacement Dominic McKay on the club's immediate and long-term future.

Celtic face a major squad overhaul with main men Kristoffer Ajer and Odsonne Edouard likely to lead a number of departures.

But Postecoglou is positive he can work with an "existing core of great talent" while making the necessary additions to revive Parkhead fortunes after a dismal season.

"I have already had great discussions with Peter, Dom and the board about their ideas and strategy for the future of the club.

"I know the club’s new modern vision aligns very much with mine and we now look to go and deliver on this. In everything we do we aim to give our fans a successful team of real quality, which they are excited about and can be proud of.

"We have already begun work on our plans for adding to the squad – we aim to bring players of quality to Celtic to enhance the existing core of great talent."

Postecoglou, who left Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan to take the job, insists he's been handed one of the greatest honours in football and is ready to meet the challenge head on.

He said: "The opportunity that has been given to me is one of the greatest honours in football and the responsibility to lead our magnificent football club into the future is one that I will cherish dearly.

"Celtic is one of THE names in world football, of that there is no doubt – a giant of a club, a proper footballing institution and so much more – real history, real substance, real authenticity and real soul.

"I know Celtic is a true way of life for so many people and I know the demands which come with this position – I am ready to do all I can to meet those demands."

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