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Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic's new transfer chief Lee Congerton is the best in football: 'He will add real value'

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Brendan Rodgers has branded Celtic’s new head of recruitment Lee Congerton the best in the business.

The 43-year-old Welshman replaces John Park at the Parkhead club after previously working with Rodgers at Chelsea.

Welcoming the new man to Parkhead, the Celtic boss said: ‘It is great news that we have been able to bring someone of Lee’s calibre to Celtic.

Brendan Rodgers believes Lee Congerton is the best recruitment man in the business

‘He brings knowledge, experience and excellence to such an important area of our work and I know he will add real value to the club.