Former Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy is nearing a return to management with Strasbourg. The French club is seeking a manager who speaks French, and Nancy fits the bill. He has been out of work since January after being sacked by Celtic just eight matches into his reign.

What happened at Celtic?

Nancy's spell at Celtic was disastrous, with the team winning only two games under his management. A defeat in the Old Firm derby eventually led to his departure from the club. His reign has put him down as arguably Celtic's worst-ever manager.

Strasbourg's interest in Nancy

Strasbourg, owned by BlueCo, are in need of a new manager after Gary O’Neil left the club to take over at Ipswich Town last month. Nancy has emerged as the “leading candidate” for the job, with his language skills and experience making him a strong contender. If appointed, Nancy's success at Strasbourg could potentially lead to a move to the Premier League, given the club's connections to Chelsea. Celtic, currently 3rd in Premiership with 67 points from 33 games, and on a 5-game winning run, will be watching Nancy's next move with interest, after their last result, a 3-1 win over Dunfermline on 2026-05-23.

What comes next for Nancy?

Nancy's appointment at Strasbourg is not yet finalised, but reports suggest that he is edging closer to a return to management. His experience and language skills make him a strong candidate for the job, and he will be hoping to put his disastrous spell at Celtic behind him. With Celtic's recent form showing 5 wins in their last 5 games, and a goal difference of +24, having scored 59 goals and conceded 35, the focus is now on Nancy's potential move to Strasbourg, and whether he can turn his managerial career around.