Celtic have made the first addition to manager Brendan Rodgers' backroom team with the appointment of Chris Davies as assistant manager.

Davies has left his position as first team coach at Reading to be reunited with Rodgers, who he worked with at both Swansea and Liverpool.

"Celtic is huge club with such a special place in world football. It is a great honour and a proud moment for me to be named assistant manager," Davies told Celtic's official website.

"I have worked with Brendan over a number of years, as a player and a coach, and it will be fantastic to team up with him again. I know all about his affection for Celtic and his appetite for taking on this great job.

"I am looking forward to meeting all the players and staff and working with them to give the supporters a team to be proud of."

Rodgers said that Davies would make a positive impact at the club as he aims to deliver domestic and European success next season.

"I am delighted to bring Chris to Celtic, he is a magnificent coach and someone I know will make a hugely positive contribution to the club," he said.

"He is ready and prepared for the challenge at Celtic and I know that Chris, like myself, can't wait to get going next season.

"He has worked with me previously, he is someone I know and trust and he will be a great addition to my team and to the club."

Davies will complete his move to the club on June 1.