Liam Scales has signed a new contract at Celtic.

The defender has agreed a new four-year deal which will see him remain at the champions until the summer of 2028.

The Republic of Ireland international joined the club in August 2021 under Ange Postecoglou, and he had to bide his time for a sustained run in the first team.

A season-long loan at Aberdeen proved to work wonders for the 25-year-old, as this season he's established himself in the starting XI alongside a variety of defensive partners such as Cameron Carter-Vickers, Stephen Welsh and Maik Nawrocki.

He's made 40 appearances in all competitions this term, with one goal to his name.

The three-times capped Ireland centre-back is determined to help the team get over the line in their bid for a league and cup double to finish the campaign.

Scales said: ā€œI am delighted to agree this new contract and commit my future to Celtic.Ā 

ā€œI have really enjoyed working under the gaffer, and with such a great group of players this year and I look forward to doing so again in the coming seasons.

ā€œI love being part of this great club and I want to do all I can to contribute to Celtic and bring our fans as much success as we can.ā€

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Meanwhile, formerĀ Celtic star Olivier Ntcham has revealed he left the Hoops because he became bored winning every trophy.

And he's admitted he left the club under a cloud.

The Cameroon international midfielder spent four years at Parkhead, although he joined Marseille on loan for the last six months, before moving to Swansea City three years ago.