Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish has tipped Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart to finish his long and distinguished career at Parkhead.
The Lowdown: Hart excelling at Celtic
The 35-year-old joined the Hoops from Tottenham last summer, with Ange Postecoglou seeing him as someone who could aid their Scottish Premiership charge.
Hart has proven to be a superb signing to date, starting 32 league matches and playing a key role in his side topping the table late in the campaign.
The former England stopper's current Celtic deal expires in the summer of 2024 and it looks likely that he will stay until at least that point.
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The Latest: McLeish makes key claim
Speaking to Football Insider, reacting to news from a Celtic source that the Hoops are on the hunt for a new shot-stopper signing, McLeish claimed that Hart could now see out the rest of his career at Parkhead, given the manner in which he has slotted in there:
"I don’t think he needs the competition. It’s good for the club, of course, but the mentality of Joe Hart means he won’t be affected by someone coming in.
"He’ll be playing for Celtic until he decides to hang his boots up. It’s a big club. Not many come bigger in the world, and the challenge of playing for such a big club has revitalised him. They’ve helped him find his mojo again.
"He’s got a touch of the Allan McGregor genes about him, and I can see him seeing out his career in Scotland."
The Verdict: Best for all parties
The idea of Hart remaining at Celtic until he calls it a day feels like a no-brainer for all parties, with the Englishman still a force between the sticks, having once been hailed as 'one of the best goalkeepers in the world' by legend Gianluigi Buffon.
At 35, he is still far from done as a 'keeper and his influence for the Hoops can continue to shine through beyond this season, with Buffon himself still playing at the age of 44.
Hart seems to have found a great level of form and confidence again, having lost his way a little in the Premier League, and Postecoglou will be delighted with the impact he has made.
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