Wilfried Nancy has vowed to bring "exciting, attacking, winning football" after being confirmed as the new manager of Celtic on a two-and-a-half year contract.

The 48-year-old Frenchman will take charge on Thursday - replacing interim boss Martin O'Neill - after his protracted move from Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew was finally confirmed.

His first game in charge will be the top-of-the-table Scottish Premiership meeting with Hearts at Celtic Park on Sunday, followed by the Europa League visit of Roma and the League Cup final with St Mirren the next week.

"I can't wait to get going and become part of such a brilliant institution," Nancy said.

"Celtic is one of the world's proper football clubs, real atmosphere and heart and soul, real high standards and real demands, which I am ready for. I know the history, I know the values of Celtic and I know what is expected of me on this journey.