Celtic Football Club has achieved a momentous milestone by selecting Elena Sadiku as its inaugural female manager. Elena Sadiku, a coach from Sweden, has assumed the position as the new leader of the Women's team. This choice has been made to substitute Fran Alonso, who recently departed from his role as the team's coach.

Elena Sadiku, a 30-year-old ex-football player, becomes a member of Celtic after leaving Everton's academy, agreeing to a contract of two-and-a-half years. She possesses an abundance of expertise, having competed for FC Rosengård, Kristianstad DFF, Eskilstuna United, and Hammarby IF. Regrettably, her involvement in sports ended prematurely at the age of 23 because of an injury. After retiring, Sadiku created the Girls Academy system at Hammarby IF, trained the winners of the Swedish championships at FC Rosengård, and obtained familiarity with the UEFA Women's Champions League at Fortuna Hjørring in Denmark.

Interim coach David Haley has been appointed as the assistant coach to Sadiku at Celtic, ensuring a seamless handover. The collective skills of the individuals are predicted to have a beneficial impact on the team's overall effectiveness.

Sadiku expressed her delight, saying, "Today is a wonderful day for me and my family, as we become a part of Celtic's esteemed and renowned club during a thrilling period for our women's team." She stressed her dedication to attaining triumph in the league and contests within Europe, constructing upon the team's most recent achievements.

The Celtic Women's team, currently occupying the second position in the Scottish Women's Premier League, fell just short of winning the 22/23 championship, losing it to Glasgow City. With the appointment of Sadiku, the team seeks to capitalize on its recent achievements and strive for triumph in both national and European competitions. Sadiku stated her enthusiasm to enhance the framework and setting throughout all groups and the academy.

The ex-coach Fran Alonso departed from the team in late December to pursue an opportunity with Houston Dash in the United States. Under the leadership of their coach, the Celtic Women's Team kicked off their defense of the Scottish Cup with a convincing 7-0 win against Ayr United. Elena Sadiku, a member of the team, shared her commitment to the position and promised to bring enthusiasm and vigor. The statement represents notable progress for Celtic and demonstrates the club's dedication to embracing a range of backgrounds and fostering inclusiveness.


As the Celtic Women's Team gets ready for the upcoming difficulties, the selection of Elena Sadiku represents a significant moment in the club's past, highlighting the increasing importance of women in authoritative positions in football.