Georgios Samaras insists he is keen to extend his five-year stay at Parkhead beyond the end of next season.
The Greece internationalist, 28, arrived at Parkhead on loan from Manchester City in January 2008, before signing a permanent deal the following summer, and is now the longest-serving player at the club aside from captain Scott Brown.
Despite speculation over the future of several Hoops players, Samaras is ‘fully committed’ to the SPL champions and is keen to discuss an extension to his current deal, which ends next year.
Speaking at Lennoxtown ahead of tomrrow’s SPL clash with St Johnstone at Parkhead, he said: ‘I have one more year of my contract and hopefully I will be here next season.
‘Six years is a lot but it has gone by so fast and when you feel good at the club, people are looking after you and you feel you are part of a big family, I cannot see a reason to leave.
‘But it is too soon to speak about a contract. When they are ready and I am ready then we will have a chat.’
Celtic will be presented with the SPL trophy tomorrow, before they turn their attentions to the Scottish Cup final against Hibs on May 26.
‘It is a great day for everyone, for all the hard work we have put in all season,’ said Samaras, who was recently voted player of the year by the club’s supporters.
‘There is no pressure, just a celebration. I know in the last couple of games we didn’t have the best results but, to be honest, we are focused for the cup final. Everybody is looking forward to that.
‘I have been six years at the club and I haven’t done the double, and I think now is the perfect timing.’
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