Celtic have secured the future of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with the midfielder signing a contract extension. The former England international proved to be a useful mid-season addition for the Hoops following a difficult spell in Turkey.

What happened?

Oxlade-Chamberlain arrived in Glasgow earlier this year after Besiktas terminated his contract, leaving him out of football for six months. However, he quickly shook off any rustiness to become a fan favourite at Parkhead, contributing significantly to the club's late-season surge under the leadership of Martin O'Neill.

Impact in the Double win

Oxlade-Chamberlain's impact was immediate, as he netted a dramatic last-minute winner against Livingston on his debut to set the tone for his stay. Despite seven of his 12 appearances coming from the bench, his experience was vital as Celtic overtook Hearts on the final day of the season to retain their league title, and also lifted the Scottish Cup, with the team currently on a 5-game winning run after their last result, Celtic 3-1 Dunfermline on 2026-05-23.

Impact under Martin O'Neill

The contract extension serves as a significant show of faith from manager Martin O'Neill, who led the Hoops to a stunning double after taking over in an interim capacity, and was recently handed the job on a permanent basis. The Northern Irishman was keen to retain the former Premier League winner's influence in the dressing room as they prepare for a new campaign, with the team sitting 3rd in Premiership, 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian, with 59 goals scored and 35 conceded, and a recent form of 5W-0D-0L.

Pre-season preparations begin

Celtic have yet to make any signings during the current transfer window, making this contract extension a significant piece of business for the club's recruitment strategy. The squad will now focus on their warm-up fixtures, with the Scottish giants heading out to Ireland this weekend before their first pre-season match against Shelbourne on Tuesday, and then on to a training camp in Portugal when Oxlade-Chamberlain will join up with the squad.