In a significant boost for Celtic and, the club has successfully managed to secure the future of one of their most promising young talents, Mitchel Frame. [Fabrizio Romano]

The 17-year-old left-back, born in 2006, has agreed to new contract terms that will keep him at Celtic Park until the summer of 2026. Frame’s previous deal was set to expire in 2025, but this new agreement sends a strong message about the club’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent.

The news comes as a sigh of relief for the Hoops, especially considering the recent interest from several English clubs in acquiring Frame’s services. The young fullback is set to put pen on paper soon, effectively putting to bed any speculation about his immediate future.

Celtic’s ability to hold onto Frame is particularly noteworthy given the recent trend of young talents seeking greener pastures in more competitive leagues like the Bundesliga and the English Premier League. Ben Doak, another promising young player Celtic had high hopes for, recently made the jump to Liverpool and is already making waves. Similarly, Rocco Vata has a desire to leave the club, with a lack of inclusion in any first-team squad plans.

In this context, Frame’s decision to extend his stay at Celtic is not just a contract renewal; it’s a statement. It’s a statement that Celtic can still be a nurturing ground for top young talent, and it’s a statement that the club is still an attractive proposition for players with potential. Frame’s commitment to the Hoops stops the flow of exits, even if it’s just ever so slightly.

While the loss of talents like Doak is undoubtedly a blow, Frame’s new deal is a step in the right direction.