By Stephen Mcgowan Ronny Deila revealed it was his ‘dream’ to march Celtic into the group stage of the Champions League as he became the club’s 18th manager on Friday. The 38-year-old’s position was confirmed following talks with major shareholder Dermot Desmond and chief executive Peter Lawwell earlier this week. Lawwell decribed Deila as a ‘good fit’ for the club’s transfer model after the Norwegian last season led unfashionable Stromsgodset to their first title in 43 years. But his first test comes within a matter of weeks as he attempts to lead the Scottish champions through the minefield of Champions League qualifying.
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The 38-year-old Norwegian has been confirmed as Neil Lennon's successor
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Deila is the Glasgow club's 18th manager
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Deila led Norwegian club Stromsgodset to their first title in 43 years in 2013
Up for the challenge: Newly-appointed Celtic manager @placeholder speaks during a press conference
‘When @placeholder decided to go and the process started two weeks ago, Ronny was at the top of the list to go and have a chat to.