James Forrest admits he's happy at Celtic
The Scotland winger is preparing for Livingston on Saturday as the Hoops get their Premiership campaign underway
James Forrest says Champions League football and winning trophies at Celtic keeps him more than satisfied plying his trade in Scotland.
The Scotland winger came through the ranks at Parkhead to become a mainstay in a side which has won back-to-back domestic trebles and who host newly-promoted Livingston on Saturday as they begin their search for an eighth successive Ladbrokes Premiership title.
Brendan Rodgers' side also look forward to the visit of AEK Athens in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifier next Wednesday night where they will continue their quest to make the group stages for the third year running.
Forrest is in the final year of his contract but more than happy to extend his time at the Glasgow club.
When asked if he had ever hankered for a chance to move to England, the holy grail for so many players, he said: "When you come through at Celtic and you are playing in the Champions League, the European nights here and you are winning trophies, you don't want to take it for granted.
"The last couple of years have been unbelievable for the fans and the club and I would love to continue that.
"The club is massive and I definitely want to stay here as long as I can.
"When I spoke to him (Rodgers) it was positive from him. I would love to get it done pretty quick and just focus on playing.
"I have been here since I was a wee boy, made my debut at 18 and I have had so many big games and great moments for this club.
"So I just want to keep working hard and hopefully there is more of that to come in the years to come."
The Scotland international is confident that Celtic can cope with the expectations of making it eight in a row.
"The expectation is always high at Celtic and you are expected to win every game," he said.
"We have a big squad, a lot of good players, international players and we have coped with it before and we are confident that we can continue to cope with it.
"It was tough last year and the teams around us are strengthening so we need to make sure we are at it in every game because we know it is going to be tough."
Forrest was speaking on a day the Scottish champions announced the agreement of a new record sponsorship deal with Dafabet which will see the partnership with the club run until 2025.
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell told the club's official website: "We are absolutely delighted to secure such a lucrative, long-term arrangement with Dafabet, a fantastic partner with whom we have already enjoyed such a great relationship.
"This announcement represents further great news for the club and our supporters ensuring another positive, high value and high calibre partnership for the future. We thank Dafabet for their continued commitment to Celtic Football Club.