Ange Postecoglou aims to entertain the Celtic supporters

New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou says he wants to bring excitement to the supporters.

The Greek-born Australian was officially announced on Thursday morning and will now quarantine ahead of taking over his new job.

He has left his role at Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos and says moving to Glasgow to take over the Parkhead side is a great honour.

Postecoglou - who has signed a 12-month rolling contract - 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.

"I will be doing everything I can to get our great club back on top and, at the same time, deliver the kind of football which our fans appreciate.

"We want to entertain our fans and we want to win, these are the objectives which I always set myself and which I now begin work on.''

The former Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory boss added: "When you think of Celtic, you think of supporters and my dream is to see our fans back at Celtic Park with us as soon as possible.

"We all hope things are changing for the better and can see our fans soon as they are vital to everything I want to do. We need our supporters back by our side and I can't wait to be with them back in a packed Paradise.

"I have already had great discussions with Peter (Lawwell), Dom (McKay) 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.

"I very much look forward to meeting with the players on their return from the close season break and I can't wait to get started as Celtic manager.

“I’ve had a real passion for the game from an early age and it was thrust upon me by my father.

“He loved the entertainers, and growing up I had Kenny Dalglish posters all over my wall. He always pointed out the players that were entertaining and attacking and that rubbed off on me.

"I knew the moment I started my coaching career I wanted to produce football teams that my father and other people would love to watch.

“I always drive to win things like anyone else, but I have a clear idea of how I want my football teams to play and that’s to make sure our supporters don’t sit down for 90 minutes. That’s an important part but it’s also a formula that’s worked for me to have success.

“I definitely want to entertain the faithful at Celtic Park and make sure they’re excited about the way the team plays, but the ultimate goal is to make sure the team are successful.”

Yokohama F. Marinos say Ange Postecoglou will go down in history at their club.

In a statement they said: "The club wish "Boss" nothing but the best on his new challenge in football manager career.

"He will always be part of Marinos Family.

"And last but not least, we thank him for leading and guiding the team to J-League Championship in 2019.

"His legacy and great achievement will forever remain with our club history.

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