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Mark van Bommel Rejects Celtic to Care for Son

11/4/2025

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Mark van Bommel, a Dutch football manager who left Royal Antwerp in 2024, declined Celtic's offer to be the club's next manager after Brendan Rodgers' departure.
The decision was influenced by his wish to stay near his son Ruben, who is recovering from a serious injury at PSV Eindhoven.
Celtic continues the search for a permanent successor, with Martin O'Neill as interim manager.

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Story summary

Mark van Bommel, a Dutch football manager who left Royal Antwerp in 2024, declined Celtic's offer to be the club's next manager after Brendan Rodgers' departure.
The decision was influenced by his wish to stay near his son Ruben, who is recovering from a serious injury at PSV Eindhoven.
Celtic continues the search for a permanent successor, with Martin O'Neill as interim manager.