Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has made it clear: he's all in on Celtic. The England midfielder has signed a new one-year deal with the Scottish champions, securing his future at Parkhead and giving interim manager Martin O'Neill a major boost ahead of the new season.
It was only February when Oxlade-Chamberlain arrived in Glasgow, but what a whirlwind six months it's been. He burst onto the scene with a match-winning debut goal against Livingston and never looked back, featuring in 12 matches for Celtic, including seven off the bench.
The stats don't lie: Oxlade-Chamberlain was an integral part of Celtic's title-winning season, helping them pip Hearts to the Scottish Premiership crown on the final day. And it wasn't just about the numbers – his influence on the pitch was palpable, as Celtic went on to lift the Scottish Cup under his guidance.
The player's partner, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, has been singing his praises too, and it seems Oxlade-Chamberlain is happy to stay in Scotland for now. "It was an incredible time last season," he said on the club's website. "I'm really excited to be back and see what we can do this year." With no new signings yet for Celtic, Oxlade-Chamberlain's retention is a welcome boost for O'Neill's squad as they prepare for the new campaign.
Oxlade-Chamberlain's experience – he's had stints at Southampton, Arsenal, Liverpool, and 35 England caps under his belt – will be invaluable to Celtic this season. And with pre-season underway, including a friendly against Shelbourne in Ireland this weekend, Oxlade-Chamberlain will soon join up with the squad at their training camp in Portugal, ready to get stuck in.