Celtic are sitting pretty at the top of Scottish football, boasting an impressive 13-point lead in the Premiership.
With the team performing excellently on the pitch, they have also been making waves off it by further strengthening their financial standing.
So, as Celtic prepare for their crucial UEFA Champions League play-off first leg clash against Bayern Munich this Wednesday, their domestic dominance is well-known to their German opponents.
Brendan Rodgers’ side has been a force in Scotland this season, already lifting the Premier Sports Cup before Christmas, and continue to showcase their squad depth and skill across all competitions.
But it’s not just the success on the field that has caught the eye; the club’s financial health is equally impressive.
In their latest interim financial results, released on Monday, February 10, Celtic revealed a remarkable £44million profit and a robust £65m sitting in the bank.
The Glasgow giants’ commercial growth, strategic investments and player development, including the sale of Matt O’Riley to Brighton, have contributed to this financial boom, positioning Celtic as a club capable of continuing to compete at the highest levels of European football.
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Reacting to the groundbreaking news, the Celtic manager expressed that the club’s hierarchy has provided him with ample support since he returned for his second tenure in the summer of 2023.
This suggestion comes despite Celtic failing to land a replacement for Kyogo Furuhashi during the recent transfer window after selling the prolific striker to Rennes.
"The club have been very, very supportive of myself coming back," Rodgers stated. "You see some of the signings we made in the summer. So, they have been brilliant in that aspect.
"We as a club, we want to go forward. We all have ambitions to keep proving ourselves at this level, and for that you need to build and build, and build. But you also have to have half a mind on making sure that you are a sustainable club.
"So, I think from the accounts aspect, it is very healthy. Of course, as a manager, you want to put those funds, well some of that funds, into the team and you have seen that the club has done that, and hopefully we can do that going forward."
