James Forrest became the latest player to commit his long-term future to Celtic after signing a four-year deal to keep him at the club until 2022.

The 27-year-old has followed in the footsteps of Kieran Tierney, Tom Rogic and Leigh Griffiths by securing his long-term future to the club.

Forrest has won 14 major honours with Celtic – seven league titles, four Scottish Cups and three League Cups - since making his debut in 2010 and is expected to go on and push his way onto the top ten table of the club’s most decorated players over the next few seasons.

“From the first moment that I knew Celtic wanted to extend my deal, I knew this was what I wanted to do and there’s no other place for me,” Forrest told celticfc.net.

“It’s unbelievable when you think about how long I’ve been here. Coming through the youth academy, all I wanted to do was make my debut in the first-team, and I was able to do that, but I could never think then that I’d go on to play the number of games that I have.

“I’m 27 now and I want to keep working hard, play as many games as I can and contribute as much as I can to this club. I’ve been here since I’ve been a wee boy. It’s been my full life and I just want to stay here for as long as I can.

“You know how big Celtic is as a club, all over the world, and every year we’re competing for trophies, every game you play is a high-pressure game, and as a player, you’re always trying to better yourself and keep working hard, and I’m delighted to be here for the next few years.”

And Forrest has vowed to maintain the role he has carved for himself under Brendan Rodgers at the club.

Although he could end up one of the most decorated Celtic players by the time he hangs up his boots, sustaining that success is something he strives for.

“You appreciate it and you don’t want to ever take anything for granted because it is hard to win cups and leagues," he said.

"So every time you do win one, you’re delighted and you just to make sure you do it again, because you’re hungry for more. I’m here for another four years now and that’s what I want to keep doing.”