Sources: Celtic to discuss contract extension for player whose deal expires this summer
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Credit: Imago Wed 20 May 2026 8:00, UK Celtic have behind-the-scenes decisions to make before turning their attention to the future of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, sources have told Football Insider.The 32-year-old made a bright start to life at Celtic Park, scoring on his debut against Livingston back in February, but he was stuck on the bench for the post-split fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.He had been playing catch-up due to fitness problems, and now, his future is up in the air after the Hoops beat Hearts to the league title on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign.Celtic could trigger the one-year extension in Oxlade-Chamberlain’s contract, but more is likely to be known once the player has a pre-season under his belt during the summer. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom. VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUBNew Celtic manager to play key role for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain There is no guarantee that Martin O’Neill will stay on as Celtic’s manager following the 2025-26 campaign, and that might be bad news for Oxlade-Chamberlain.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES While the midfielder’s minutes reduced significantly in the final weeks of the season, he is clearly a well-liked player in the squad and has the chance to extend his spell by another year. Football Insider revealed last month that O’Neill is pushing for Oxlade-Chamberlain’s contract extension, but a decision over the situation is being delayed north of the border.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s Scottish Premiership seasonStats [FotMob]Minutes played425Goals | Assists2 | 0Chances created9Successful dribbles50%Touches in opposition box per 902.33Tackles per 901.69Recoveries per 904.45Jens Berthel Askou of Motherwell, Roberto Martinez and Kieran McKenna have all been linked with the Celtic job, and deciding the next manager must be the top priority at Celtic Park this summer.Martin O’Neill could remain at Celtic Park after another titleO’Neill has now won his fourth Scottish Premiership title with the Hoops, and there is every chance that this could persuade him to lead the team into another campaign.Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider that O’Neill will find a Celtic extension hard to resist, despite expectations for the 74-year-old to step down at the end of his deal this summer.Some whispers have suggested that he could be handed a behind-the-scenes role instead, given how much he is loved by the passionate fanbase.
Many believe that he should remain as the manager, though.Oxlade-Chamberlain would certainly prefer that outcome, with the Northern Irishman pushing to keep the former Liverpool star at Celtic Park this summer, but there is plenty of time left for a decision to be made.