Inspirational captain Callum McGregor pens five-year contract extension with Celtic

Ayomikun Elemikan Sports 10/07/2023

Celtic captain Callum McGregor has signed a new five-year contract with the Scottish champions.

The Scotland midfielder has been with the club since he was nine and made his debut in July 2014.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor has 53 Scotland caps (Image: Sky Sports)

Since that that till now, he has scored 62 goals in 420 matches for Celtic, claiming 20 trophies. These include five domestic trebles.

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While praising the defender, manager Brendan Rodgers described McGregor as an “inspirational player – that’s undervalued immensely.”

Rodgers said: “He’s the heartbeat of this team. It was extra special to have someone of that quality as captain.

“It’s not really until you work with Callum that you really recognise the qualities that he has. Firstly as a player because that’s the priority, to develop him as a footballer. But also as a person because he’s a great man, and it’s been great to see that development, from the time I was first with him and now, coming back four years later and seeing him evolve even more.

Celtic fans are excited to see inspirational captain Callum McGregor sign new contract extension with the club (Image: Getty Images via BBC Sport)

“He’s a real selfless leader and for me to have someone lead the team like that and be my coach on the field, it’s a great privilege to work with him.”

McGregor emerged captain of Celtic in 2021 after Scott Brown left the club. Since then, he has successfully led Celtic to five titles.

McGregor committed to giving everything for Celtic

“It’s amazing to extend my stay,” he told the club website. “This club means so much to me and the success that we’ve had over the past few seasons has cemented that.

“I’m hugely proud of what I’ve achieved at this club so far.

“They’ve given me an unbelievable platform to be successful and my duty is to give absolutely everything for this club and do everything I can to make it successful.

“I feel like the club’s in a great place to move forward as well. I’m delighted that the manager’s back, I’m delighted that I’m going to be here long-term as well, so here’s to many more successful years.”