Luke McCowan extends his stay with the Hoops

Luke McCowan extends his stay with the Hoops

Hot on the heels of both James Forrest and Liam Scales signing new deals with Celtic, midfielder Luke McCowan has also put pen to paper on a new deal until 2028, with the club having an option to extend for a further year.

Looking over the past two years from when he signed as a late transfer-day deadline signing in August 2024, the 28-year-old said: “I’m just so happy that we got the deal over the line and now I’m able to help the boys for the coming years and be a part of this amazing squad.

“I think I’ve become a lot more mature in terms of winning and losing, and I’m dealing with a lot of press and media now.

‘It’s just been great to learn from these guys who have been around this place for so long, and to push their message that they pushed to me, push that to the new players coming in and be part of that.’

“To be a part of the team as well through winning and losing has been a massive part because nobody likes to lose, but when you do you because closer as a team sometimes.

“We’ve been able to do that, but the highs have been absolutely amazing and hopefully there’s more to come with that.”

And when asked on his aims for the coming seasons, he said: “Just winning as many games and trophies as we can, put on good performances for the fans. For myself to contribute to that with goals and assists as much as I can, and try to grow as a player even more, learn more of the game.

“I’m really looking forward to the next coming years and hopefully it’s all about progression within each year, as each year needs to get better and better.”

Celtic manager, Martin O’Neill said: “Luke’s had a major contribution in my time here.

"He’s a solid midfield player with a good eye for a pass, too, and close to goal you feel as if he’s going to put the ball on target. I’ve enjoyed his company and his time here, and he is genuinely a terrific lad.”