Ange Postecoglou has described being appointed Celtic’s new manager as “one of the greatest honours in football” and says the work starts now to return the Hoops to the top of Scottish football.

The Greek-born Australian is the man who has finally been chosen to lead Celtic forward following a protracted 106-day hunt for Neil Lennon’s replacement.

The Parkhead players are due to report back for pre-season training on June 17.

“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.”