‘Mark and Joe have worked tirelessly to bring success to Celtic.’

Celtic have confirmed the exits of Mark Lawwell, Head of First Team Scouting and Recruitment, and Joe Dudgeon, Lead First Team Scout, with both resigning from the club.

Lawwell had been recruited by former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou in May 2022 from his position within City Football Group’s global structure.

Joe joined from City Football Group in November 2022. Both will now begin a period of gardening leave.

Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers said: “As part of the Club’s recruitment team, Mark and Joe have worked tirelessly to bring success to Celtic, and I would like to wish them both the very best for the future.”

Celtic Chief Executive, Michael Nicholson, added: “Everyone at Celtic thanks Mark and Joe for their contribution and dedication to the club, and we wish them both every success moving forward.”