Larsson ends Hoops hopes

Striker signs new Helsingborg deal

By Chris Burton   Last updated: 12th January 2008

Larsson ends Hoops hopes

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Henrik Larsson has signed a new contract at Helsingborgs ruling out an emotional return to Celtic.

The Swedish striker had been linked with a move to Celtic Park during the transfer window, but his decision to remain in his homeland has ruled out any chance of that now happening.

Larsson became a legend at Celtic during a seven-year spell at the club between 1997 and 2004, and took the decision to return to his roots after helping Barcelona to UEFA Champions League glory in 2006.

Larsson had been slow to dismiss the rumours linking him with a return to Scotland, but has now chosen to extend his stay with Helsingborgs for a further year.

Motivated

"I took the decision because I feel motivated," he told Dagblad.

"If you don't have the motivation it's not worth continuing.

"I feel I can still deliver at the top level."

Club chairman Sten-Inge Fredin also expressed his delight at Larsson's decision to stay.

"This obviously means a lot, both for the club and for Swedish soccer," he said.