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Former midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has tipped Celtic legend Henrik Larsson to become the next manager.
The Bulgarian believes that his former team-mate would be the ideal candidate to take over the reigns next season.
However, the former Celtic striker insisted he was under contract with Helsingborg until 2017.
Speaking to the Herald Scotland, Petrov said:
I hope Henrik is the man. I would love to see him in charge of Celtic and I think everyone would feel that way too.
It would be a good challenge for Henrik and an honour for him too. Do I think he is ready for the Celtic job this time around? Of course I do.
I’ve not spoken to him about it. I hope they turn to Henrik – and that he will say yes.
I think the fans would love having someone like Henrik with all his experience at Celtic and across big games in European football.
Ronny Deila is on the way out after his announcement to step down at the end of this season, prompting a frenzy amongst those associated with Celtic to express their view on who should take over.
Larsson is currently managing Swedish side Helsingborg who picked up their first win of the season at the weekend having picked up just one point in their previous three games.
Other managers in contention to take over next season include David Moyes, Neil Lennon, Brendan Rodgers and Roy Keane.
Celtic fans would be hoping that whoever comes in with be able to get the side to the group stages of the Champions League once again after a two-year absence.
Eric Knott 
