CELTIC have signed a "record-breaking" kit contract deal with German giants Adidas. 

The Parkhead side say the five-year agreement, which begins in July, is believed to be the biggest kit sponsorship deal ever to be announced in Scottish sport. 

Adidas will create and manufacture first team kit, trainingwear as well as all supporter replica jerseys.

The announcement comes after weeks of speculation over the move with Celtic's current £25 million deal with New Balance ending this summer. 

Peter Lawwell, Celtic chief executive, said: “We are delighted to enter this new, long-term partnership with adidas, one of the world’s leading sports brands. We warmly welcome adidas to the Celtic Family and look forward to an exciting and successful partnership.

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“We know through our discussions with adidas that they, as a prestige brand, were eager to be associated with a Club of Celtic’s stature and proud history -  to be connected to the passion and commitment of our supporters and to Celtic’s wider vision and values. 

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“Likewise, everyone at Celtic is delighted to be partnering with one of the dominant names in sportswear manufacturing, an organisation which represents quality and excellence.

“This is a hugely significant new partnership for Celtic and our supporters and allows us to look to the future with confidence. To be able to create this fantastic new relationship demonstrates the strength and stability of the Club and the power of our enduring story.  

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“I would like to congratulate everyone at Celtic and adidas who have worked to deliver this fantastic new partnership between two of the world’s great sporting institutions, in particular, our Commercial Director Adrian Filby."

Adidas added: “Celtic’s successful football history and future ambition make us hugely excited to be working together to create a new chapter with one of the most famous football clubs in the world." 

The sports brand already partners with some of the world’s top clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, FC Bayern Munich and Juventus.