Cameron Carter-Vickers: Celtic secure 'absolute rock' on a new five-and-a-half year contract
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Cameron Carter-Vickers (right) has not played since going off injured against Dundee on 26 December
Celtic have secured "absolute rock" Cameron Carter-Vickers on a new five-and-a-half-year contract.
The 26-year-old United States centre-half, who initially signed a four-year deal in 2022, is now tied to the Scottish champions until summer 2029.
"There has been a lot of talk about the interest in him from elsewhere," said manager Brendan Rodgers.
"He has been such a pillar of strength in our defence and a real leader in the team.
"I know he is held in such high regard too by his team-mates. He has been an absolute rock for us since he joined the club and has played to such a high standard so regularly.
"His qualities as a player, his personality and his absolute commitment to the game make him a real joy to work with."
Carter-Vickers initially joined Celtic on loan from Tottenham and there have been reports suggesting that English clubs were interested in taking him back to the Premier League.
"All he has done is get on with his football, decide where he wants to be and we are delighted that he sees his future at Celtic," Rodgers said.
"I know Cam loves the club and the city and really has made Celtic his home. We are delighted to have him here with us and that he sees his future at Celtic."
Southend-born Carter-Vickers, who has 16 caps, had loan spells with Sheffield United, Ipswich Town, Swansea City, Stoke City, Luton Town and Bournemouth before heading to Glasgow but is "really delighted" to extend his stay with the Scottish champions.
"I have loved everything about the club from day one and I am so pleased to have been part of some real successful times across the last few years," he said.
"There is nothing better than playing at a packed Celtic Park and I am delighted to be playing my football here."
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