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David Irvine

Celtic forward commits future to club as he signs new long-term deal

Johnny Kenny has signed a new long-term contract at Celtic.

The Irish striker has agreed terms on a new deal to run until 2029.

Kenny first joined Celtic in 2022 from Sligo Rovers. He signed a five-year deal, which has now been extended by a further two years.

The forward played for Queen's Park and Shamrock Rovers on loan but has featured for the Celtic first-team in the second half of last season and the early stages of the 2025/26 campaign.

“I’m delighted. 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.


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"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.”

Brendan Rodgers said: “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.”

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