Kasper Schmeichel says he’s agreed with Celtic to talk about his future in the second half of this season.
The goalkeeper is currently with Denmark’s camp, preparing for World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Scotland.
Denmark are training in Elsinore, where the 39-year-old discussed his future at Celtic beyond this season. Tipsbladet have relayed his comments.
Schmeichel joined Celtic on a free transfer in July 2024, that was on an initial one-year contract. He quickly impressed for the Bhoys and at the start of this year, they extended his deal until June 2026.
The Denmark international has conceded 16 goals from 18 matches for Celtic this season.
Throughout that run, the Scottish Premiership winners have struggled both in the league and Europe. They’re second in the table, seven points behind leaders Hearts, with a game in hand.
Brendan Rodgers left Celtic Park in October, and his permanent successor is yet to be appointed. The managerial situation isn’t helping Schmeichel’s contract situation at the moment.
“We have always had an agreement that we’ll talk about the future quietly in February or March,” he said.
“We have to see where we stand by then. Right now, we have a special situation at the club, so my focus is not at all on my contract.”
On Celtic’s form this season, Schmeichel explained: “Last season we broke all records for how many goals we scored. This year we have had a bit more difficulty scoring goals.
“We have gone through a period where we have sold a lot of players. We have had a change of coach. It can happen to all clubs, and now the club has to find a direction to go in, and the club can use the international break to work it out.”
If Celtic decide against extending his contract, Tipsbladet believe th 39-year-old could retire.
“It has become such in the world of football that as soon as you are 28 years old, you are old, and then suddenly I am far, far too old,” he added.
“As soon as there is a 3 in front of the age [30s], no one will make a contract longer than six months into the future.”
