Ange Postecoglou says he will never return to Celtic.
The Australian, who led the Glasgow team to five major honours in two years, put an end to speculation of a comeback on The Overlap's Stick To Football podcast.
Having made a name for himself at Celtic after moving from Yokohama F Marinos in Japan, Postecoglou lifted the Scottish Premiership title twice, secured two League Cup victories, and clinched a Scottish Cup.
When Gary Neville questioned him on the possibility of a return to Glasgow and Celtic, his response was clear. Postecoglou said: "I loved Celtic; it is a wonderful football club.
"If I were younger, I would have stayed there longer, perhaps three or four years. I could have made progress with them in Europe.
"However, it had taken me a long time to get to this space, and the opportunity to join Tottenham was too good."
He explained: "In terms of going back, I do not go back. That has not been my career.
"Whatever the next step is, it will be something new, something I can make an impact in, and somewhere I can win things. This does not diminish the affection I have.
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"It was a great experience for two years to be within a community that is so passionate about their football club. I was fortunate that we had success.
"I loved every minute and look back on it fondly. It is important with all these things that I made a great decision when I joined Tottenham, but I will not go back.
"That is not how my career has played out."
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