Celtic striker Gary Hooper says he 'couldn't be happier' in Glasgow and is keen to extend his stay at the SPL club.
Hoops hitman wants longer contract at Parkhead
Celtic striker Gary Hooper says he 'couldn't be happier' in Glasgow and is keen to extend his stay at the Scottish Premier League club.
The 14-goal hitman has 18 months remaining on his current contract, with the Parkhead side holding a further year's option.
However Hooper, who turns 24 next month, has given a clear message to Hoops chief executive Peter Lawwell and manager Neil Lennon that he wants to discuss a longer deal.
Hooper told a number of newspapers: "I would be keen to talk.
"I'm just here to score goals and to win games. But I would be happy to stay and sign a contract. I couldn't be happier in Glasgow."
Learning
Hooper, a £2.4million buy from Scunthorpe in the summer of 2010, scored 22 goals last season and netted in Thursday night's 1-1 UEFA Europa League draw against Udinese in Italy, albeit it was not enough to keep the Parkhead club in the competition.
"I feel I've improved as a player at Celtic because I am more of the type to get on the ball now and create things, as well as scoring as many as I can," he said.
"I'm still learning things every day from the people here.
"I didn't know if I'd settle in so quickly, but I also didn't realise just how big Celtic was until I got here.
"I settled in well by scoring a few early goals and the supporters have helped because they have been great with me. It's going well."
