Celtic striker Johnny Kenny signs contract extension with club

Celtic striker Johnny Kenny says he wants to win every trophy and score goals at the highest level with the club after signing a new long-term contract.

The 22-year-old forward has extended his deal to run until 2029 and now aims to build on his potential with the champions.

Kenny moved to Celtic in 2022 and had loan spells with Queen’s Park and Shamrock Rovers. He made headlines with the latter as he scored seven goals in Europe in a successful campaign.

He returned to Celtic in January and made ten appearances in the second half of the season, scoring once.

Kenny said he was over the moon to confirm his future at the club and said he has high ambitions for the next four years.

“I’m delighted,” he said. “All I wanted to do was commit my future to this club, and I’m delighted it’s done now.

“I feel really proud. I spoke to the manager at the start of the summer, and it was a case of tying it all together.

“I like to think that I can score goals, and the manager believes in me too, so that helps when I’m in and around the box, knowing that the manager backs me.

‘I want to achieve everything possible at this club. I want to play Champions League football, win every trophy available and score goals. That’s my aim.’

“It’s a proud moment, and I have to thank the club for giving me this opportunity. I just want to repay them on the pitch over the next few years.

“I can only say thank you to everyone, my family, friends and the supporters for the support they’ve given me. Let’s hope for more years of success at this football club.”

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers added: “I am really pleased that we have agreed this new contract with Johnny. He is a young player who I believe can have a big future with Celtic.

“He loves the club and is really hungry and focused on doing well for us, developing further and making an important contribution to the squad, so we look forward to working with him moving forward.”