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title: "Mikael Lustig wants to remain at Celtic"
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author: "Alex Ford"
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published: "2019-01-13T20:30:12Z"
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# Mikael Lustig wants to remain at Celtic

**Mikael Lustig’s future at Celtic has come into doubt in the past few months.**

The Sweden international has not been at his best this season and has attracted criticism with his performances at times throughout the campaign.

To make matters worse, the right-back’s current deal at Celtic Park is set to expire in the summer and there have been questions about whether he will be offered a new contract with the Scottish Premiership champions.

Lustig has been linked with a move to AIK in his homeland, however, the 32-year-old has addressed those rumours and has reaffirmed his hopes of remain in Scotland.

Speaking to [Expressen](https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/landslaget/hade-jag-varit-smart-hade-jag-fattat-det/), he said: “There’s really nothing to say there, because it’s nothing.

“I have a contract with Celtic and hope to extend here. The ball lies with them. If they want me to continue, I will stay here.”

## The Verdict:

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict-500x300.png)

Lustig has certainly not played the best football of his career this season, which has left his future at Celtic in doubt.

However, he is arguably the best right-back they currently have in the squad and could be a difficult player to try and replace in the summer.

The 32-year-old is clearly happy at Celtic Park but whether Celtic and Brendan Rodgers look to extend his stay remains to be seen.

**Celtic fans – thoughts?**