CALLUM MCGREGOR has signalled his intention to see out his entire career with Celtic after signing a new FIVE-YEAR deal that will see him at Celtic until 2028!
The Celtic captain, who just turned 30 in June, will be at the club until he hits 35 and could see his final playing days out in the green and white Hoops.
Callum has been a faithful servant to the club, and although he went out on loan to Notts County for a season, he’s been with the club since he was nine years old.
Rising up through the ranks and becoming one of Celtic’s most decorated players and a player who has won FIVE trebles in his time at the Hoops.
Taking over from legendary captain Scott Brown two years ago, there was a question mark over Callum’s ability to lead. He has made a fool out of everyone who doubted him, leading the club through a rebuild under Ange Postecoglou to put Celtic back at the top of Scottish football after the blip of the pandemic season.
The Celtic captain told the Celtic Website: “It’s amazing to extend my stay at the club. As I’ve touched on before, this club means so much to me and the success that we’ve had over the past few seasons has cemented that.
“I feel like the club’s in a great place to move forward as well, and when they came and asked me to extend my stay I was absolutely delighted.
“Brendan’s a top manager and I had the pleasure of working with him before and seeing what he did with that group of players, especially a young, hungry group similar to ourselves, and the way he progressed us and took us on.
“His personality around the place gives the building another lift as well, so the club’s in a really strong place.
“We did some great work over the last couple of years but it’s important that we bank that and we continue to move forward because in football you always have to continue your progress and get even better.
‘I’m delighted that the manager’s back, I’m delighted that I’m going to be here long-term as well, so here’s to many more successful years.’
“I just want it to continue for as long as possible. I’ve spoken before about the trust that the guys have put in me at this club, and I want to repay that every time I go on the pitch. They’ve been amazing for myself and for my family. It’s given me a wonderful life and some amazing memories.
“Together with the Celtic fans what we’ve achieved are memories that will stay with me forever, and there’s only one place that I want to play football and that’s here.”
Devotion and longevity at one club is a scarce thing in the modern game. Callum has built a legacy for himself already and now he has the opportunity to make even more history.
As Celtic head into the new season, having signed up Kyogo, Maeda and McGregor to long term deals, we’re in a very strong position.
