Roberto Martinez becoming Celtic manager hype explodes as key ally predicts deal will happenThe 52-year-old is expected to leave Portugal after the World Cup and has links with ParkheadView 2 Images Portugal manager Roberto Martinez (Image: PA)Former Premier League standout Gareth Barry reckons Roberto Martinez will become the next manager of Celtic. Martinez has long been mooted with the Parkhead top job due to his wife being from Glasgow and his close bond with current Celtic No.2 Shaun Maloney. Now Barry is utterly certain Martinez would excel in the Scottish Premiership if he succeeds Martin O'Neill this summer. Speaking to BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest football odds, Barry said: "Getting Roberto Martinez would be a big statement for Celtic. "Celtic, I'm not surprised by the bounce they had with Martin because I know the way he manages.

Source: Express April 02, 2026 14:21 UTC