Watch: CelticTV interview with Stephen Welsh after four-year deal confirmed

Originally posted on The Celtic Star | By Peter Brown | Last updated 8/18/23

The official Celtic FC YouTube page has uploaded an exclusive interview with Celtic defender Stephen Welsh following his signing of a new contract.

Earlier today, Celtic announced the contract renewal of Stephen Welsh, who will now remain at the club for the next four years. Welsh has played at Celtic since the age of eight, so it didn’t take much thought for him to sign a new deal. He is keen to continue to develop at the club, especially under the watchful eye of Brendan Rodgers. Speaking to Celtic TV, Welsh said…

“Signing a new contract for the club that I’ve been brought up on and have supported my whole life was an easy decision to stay at the club for another four years, at least. It’s time for me to kick on now and, hopefully, I can have a few good seasons.”

“I want to keep improving and continue to play as many games as I can, especially with the manager, Brendan Rodgers, in now. He’s been massive for me since he’s come in. He’s one of the main reasons that I want to be at the club and I’m just looking forward to starting the season properly and going for it.”

“At a club of this size and stature, competition for places is going to be everywhere, all over the pitch, so, for me, it’s natural to keep working hard, keep improving and show that the manager can trust me to go in and play.

“Thankfully, he’s done that so far and now we’ll look ahead to the season and, hopefully, more opportunities to come.

“To be at Celtic is all I can ask for and I will give 100 per cent to the club and, hopefully, do everyone proud.”

Although, following the news that Welsh had signed a new deal he was pictured at the hospital having sustained an injury. Hopefully, it is a precaution that he was pictured in a moon boot.

This article first appeared on The Celtic Star and was syndicated with permission.

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