Elena Sadiku has issued a heartfelt message to the Celtic support after her shock departure from the club.
It was confirmed today that the Swede would be leaving her post as women's team manager to pursue another opportunity.
"When I came to Celtic, my focus was simple – to give everything I have to help this club create history," Sadiku told the club's official website. "I want to send a special thanks to all the players, staff and everyone at the Club for their incredible efforts since the day I arrived, which has made this possible.
"Winning the Club’s first-ever league title and reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage for the first time are achievements I will always be proud of.
"To the Celtic fans, thank you for your support and always being there when we needed you. Home and away you were with us at every step, and the connection we built means a lot to me.
Read more:
- Martin O'Neill reacts to 'big' Celtic win for Wilfried Nancy amidst recent protests
- Is Livingston vs Celtic on TV and can I live stream Premiership clash?
- Two key Celtic fixtures in new year rescheduled amid latest TV picks
"Celtic will always be part of my journey, and I wish everyone at the Club every success in the future."
Grant Scott, who won the SWPL title with Hibernian last season, has replaced Sadiku in the dugout.
Coincidentally, his first game in charge of the Parkhead club will come against his old team in the Scottish Cup.
"It is a huge honour to join Celtic," Scott said. "I look forward to carrying on the great work at the club, to push on and bring even more success to Celtic.
"I'm excited to join at a time when the new Barrowfield Training Centre is giving our women’s team every opportunity to develop, providing the players and those coming through the Academy with the best possible environment to train and come to work each day.
"I have experience of bringing success to clubs and, ultimately, this is what we will all strive for again, to ensure that Celtic can be at the very top of the women’s game."
Share