Victor Wanyama has revealed he would love to return to Celtic, this time as a coach, as he begins the next phase of his career and he’s named a surprise inspiration that many fans may find unexpected.
The former Hoops hero is currently working through his coaching badges and is set to sit his UEFA A Licence exams next month, having already completed his B Licence.
He’s not played for a club since he quietly left Dunfermline in the summer after signing a 6-month contract for Neil Lennon’s side.
“I have exams for UEFA A License next month.
“I have done my UEFA B and would love to start my coaching journey in Scotland with Celtic.
“Coaching is part of the things that are good for any footballer. Not everyone would want to coach but they can join anything related to the game.”
He was then asked which manager left the biggest impression on him and his answer may raise a few eyebrows and trigger some strong emotions…
“All the coaches that coached me, the likes of Mauricio [Pochettino] and also Ronald [Koeman]…
“I would say my last coach at Montreal. His name was Will, Wilfried Nancy. I’ve seen him grow as a coach, and he really, really taught me a lot.
“And from then, I was learning from him, and I saw I can also learn and make my own history, like what he has done for that club at that time.”
There’s no denying Nancy had a unique style that he implemented on his teams. In another season, with a better group of players, it maybe could’ve worked out for the coach.
There was a clear vision in his attacking ways, but the less said about the defensive side of the game, the better.
Victor Wanyama clearly has his sights set on a future in the dugout and ultimately, a return to Celtic.
But the path he takes to get there might not be the one many supporters expected.
