Celtic's veteran winger James Forrest has signed a new deal, securing his spot at the club for the upcoming season. At 34 years old, Forrest is the club's most decorated player and has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions.
With an impressive 26 major honors under his belt, including 13 league titles, seven Scottish Cups, and six League Cups, Forrest has made 564 appearances for the club, scoring 110 goals and netting in every season he has played for Celtic. Expressing his delight, Forrest stated, 'I'm overjoyed to have signed another year. I've spent my entire career here and loved every moment of it.
We've achieved immense success during my time, and I'm eager to give my all to the club for as long as I'm here.' Celtic manager Martin O'Neill added, 'I'm keen for James to finish his career at Celtic. He's proven his worth this season, changing games and making significant contributions, especially when coming off the bench.
He deserves this new deal, and it's not just about sentiment.' Celtic captain Callum McGregor also praised Forrest, saying, 'It's a well-deserved extension. James has been at the club for a long time, knows what it takes to be successful, and has won countless trophies. He's invaluable to the team, always adapting to challenges and showing different sides to his game.'