Celtic's longest-serving player, James Forrest, has agreed to a new deal, ensuring he will remain at the club for the upcoming season. The 34-year-old winger has signed a one-year extension with the current Scottish Premiership champions, where he has spent his entire career. Forrest has won an impressive 26 major honors with Celtic, including 13 league titles, seven Scottish Cups, and six League Cups, making him the club's most decorated player.
He has scored 110 goals in 564 appearances, achieving the remarkable feat of scoring in every one of his 17 seasons with the club. In a statement on the club's website, Forrest expressed his delight, stating, 'I've been here my full career, and I've loved every minute of it.
We've been so successful in my time here, and I'm delighted to have signed another year.' Celtic manager Martin O'Neill praised Forrest's contributions, saying, 'He has changed games and done wonderfully well. His contribution in recent weeks when he's come off the bench has been absolutely terrific, and he has deserved it.' Celtic captain Callum McGregor also applauded the decision, saying, 'Massively deserved. He's someone who has been at the club for a long, long time now.
He knows the fabric of the place, knows how it operates. He's won countless trophies and is always there when you need him.'