The Republic of Ireland legend is in talks with the Hoops over the prospect of becoming reserve team coach following the departure of Shaun Maloney.
Former Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff has confirmed that he has been in talks with Celtic over a potential coaching role at Parkhead.
The 39-year-old is widely considered one of the best Irish footballers of recent times, winning two Premier League titles and a League Cup with Chelsea a decade ago.
Duff also won a League Cup with Blackburn Rovers in 2002 and was a runner-up in the Europa League with Fulham eight years later.
At international level, Duff appeared 100 times for the Republic and played at the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2012.
He hung up his boots in 2015 following a short stint at Dublin-based club Shamrock Rovers, during which he also began his managerial career by coaching their Under-15s.
On Tuesday, The Sun reported that Duff was in contention to replace Shaun Maloney as manager of Celtic’s Under-20s, and speaking to RTE Sport, he confirmed that talks have taken place.
“I spoke to them last week,” said Duff. “There is a role going there with the reserves. We’re still talking to them. It’s an amazing club and something will hopefully happen.
“I went over to the training ground and met everybody. It was so impressive. For me and most Irish men, they are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“When there are kids involved, it’s obviously hard and emotional thing to do…maybe I’ll have to bribe them with getting a dog. I’m afraid of dogs, so I’ll obviously have to rent two houses over there!”
Even though Duff has not played for Celtic, some Hoops fans took to Twitter to express their opinions on the Irish legend coming to Parkhead:
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