OFFICIAL: Kasper Schmeichel extends Celtic stay

Celtic today confirmed that the club has as expected decided to take up its one year option on

Kasper Schmeichel’s contract.

This means that the Great Dane will be a Celtic player until at least summer 2026.

Schmeichel has been an ever present for Celtic this season and has already amassed

an impressive shutout tally.

Kasper Schmeichel said, as reported by the official Celtic FC site:

“I am really happy to extend my contract with the club.

“I have had a great welcome and have loved every minute so far at Celtic and

I am really looking forward to the next period at such a great football club.

“We have already enjoyed success this season and everyone at the club is focused on delivering more.

“It has been great to be working again with the gaffer and to be part of such a brilliant dressing room,

and I wanted to be a part of this going forward.

“As ever, we are all really together and fully focused on bringing our fans as much success as we can.”

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers added: “I am really pleased that Kasper will be staying with us.

He has already made a great impact on the club, on and off the pitch,

and his quality and experience been crucial for us.

“Clearly we knew that we were signing a top keeper last year but he has really delivered for the club already

and I know he will continue to do so.

“I know how much he loves being part of such a great club,

and as one of our real leaders he will be a massive part of what we are hoping to achieve as we go forward.”