The Scotland international looked set to leave Celtic in the final months of Ronny Deila’s reign but he seized a fresh chance when Brendan Rodgers took over and has made himself a key player again.

Forrest, who was in the final year of his previous contract, told the club’s official website: “From the first moment that I knew Celtic wanted to extend my deal, I knew this was what I wanted to do and there’s no other place for me.

“It’s unbelievable when you think about how long I’ve been here.

“Coming through the youth academy, all I wanted to do was make my debut in the first-team, and I was able to do that, but I could never think then that I’d go on to play the number of games that I have.

“I’m 27 now and I want to keep working hard, play as many games as I can and contribute as much as I can to this club.

“I’ve been here since I’ve been a wee boy. It’s been my full life and I just want to stay here for as long as I can.

“You know how big Celtic is as a club, all over the world, and every year we’re competing for trophies, every game you play is a high-pressure game, and as a player, you’re always trying to better yourself and keep working hard, and I’m delighted to be here for the next few years.”

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