Kasper Schmeichel has made it clear that his immediate focus lies solely on helping Celtic secure silverware as speculation about his long-term future continues.
The veteran goalkeeper, who signed a one-year deal with an option for an additional 12 months, is leaving any contract decisions in the hands of Brendan Rodgers and the club hierarchy, for now.
As Celtic prepare for a League Cup Final clash against Rangers at Hampden Park, Schmeichel’s priority is securing his first trophy in Scottish football rather than thinking about where he’ll be next season.
When asked about his future plans and whether Celtic’s option to extend his contract was on his mind, Schmeichel provided a clear and concise response: [RecordSport]
“Next game. With the experience I have, the one thing experience has really taught me is to never take anything for granted.
“Take every single day as it comes. Enjoy every single game that you get to play. And then we take it from there. At the moment, it’s not even on my radar. The most important thing is winning on Sunday now.”
A former Premier League winner and an FA Cup champion with Leicester City, Schmeichel knows how fleeting opportunities for silverware can be, and his attention is firmly fixed on the immediate challenges facing Celtic.
Schmeichel’s experience in big matches is invaluable to Celtic, especially heading into a heated cup final against their fiercest rivals. His leadership and composure at the back have already proven crucial, with a series of standout performances that helped the Hoops maintain their domestic dominance and European resilience.
The goalkeeper was named Man of the Match for his display against Hibernian last weekend.
