Mikey Johnston signs new Celtic contract

Winger Mikey Johnston has signed a new contract at Celtic, one which will keep him at the club until 2023.

The teenage winger has been at Celtic since he was nine-years-old and he told the club’s official site that he’s thrilled to have committed his future to the Scottish champions.

I’m absolutely delighted. It’s incredible for me and my family to commit my future here. It’s unbelievable to have been part of this amazing club for 10 years and I’m excited for the future. I hope I can play my part. The club have given me a lot of confidence to go on and I’m going to try and repay them for that.

Johnston has broken into Brendan Rodgers first-team squad and is looking to develop further so he can find himself in a position where he can establish himself as a first-choice player.

In order to do that, he says he must continue to play with confidence as that’s what the club’s supporters want to see.

You need to have confidence to be a winger at Celtic. The fans love players who are going to go out and try to entertain them and score goals and create assists. I have the confidence and I’m wanting to show that. Hopefully, I can break into the team and start playing every week. I want to develop, improve and keep enjoying my football.