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O'Neill: Any Celtic boss would be happy trio have signed new deals
Celtic's Martin O'Neill praises new contracts for players James Forrest and Liam Scales.
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TL;DR
Celtic has secured new contracts for Liam Scales until summer 2030 and Luke McCowan for the next two years, with options for further extensions. Interim manager Martin O'Neill praised Scales as an outstanding player.
Key points
- Celtic announces new contracts for Liam Scales and Luke McCowan
- Scales' contract extended to summer 2030
- McCowan's contract lasts for two years
- Both players have options for further extensions
- Interim manager praises Scales' performance
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Celtic have announced new contracts for centre-back Liam Scales and midfielder Luke McCowan.
Scales has extended his deal to summer 2030 while McCowan is tied down for the next two years. The club holds the option to extend both for a further 12 months.
Interim manager Martin O'Neill hailed 27-year-old Scales as "outstanding" and says Celtic are "a better team when he's in".
Scales, who joined five years ago from Shamrock Rovers, has become a first-team mainstay, making 51 appearances this season.
"I'm delighted to commit for another few years here." Scales said. "It's an amazing club and I've grown to love it. I feel a real part of it now.
"I'm hoping that these next years will be my best. I feel like I've got the game experience now, I've played nearly 150 games for the club and I've played for Ireland."
McCowan has played 81 matches - the majority of them as a substitute - since signing from Dundee in 2024.
"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," he said.
"I think I've become a lot more mature in terms of winning and losing."
Celtic fans, what do you make of the new deals for the duo? Let us know your thoughts here.
Q&A
What are the new contract details for Liam Scales at Celtic?
Liam Scales has extended his contract with Celtic until summer 2030, with an option for an additional year.
How long is Luke McCowan's new contract with Celtic?
Luke McCowan has signed a new contract that lasts for two years, with the club holding an option to extend it by another year.
What did interim manager Martin O'Neill say about Liam Scales?
Martin O'Neill described Liam Scales as 'outstanding' and emphasized that Celtic is a better team with him on the field.