Georgios Samaras signs new Celtic deal

Celtic striker Georgios Samaras will remain at Parhead for another three years after penning a new deal with Neil Lennon's side.

The Greece international joined the Glasgow club from Manchester City on loan in January 2008 before making the move permanent at the end of the 2008/09 season.

Samaras has scored 42 goals in 136 appearances for the Hoops and has recently struck up a potent partnership with Gary Hooper.

Samaras claimed there was never a chance to leaving Parkhead.

Asked if there were other teams involved the Greece international striker said: "I didn't care at all. I was focused on how to get a deal with Celtic.

"I want to stay at this club and I am really happy about the deal.

"I have been four years at the club and the support I have from the people inside and outside the club is magnificent.

"It is a big club who tries to win every game and win trophies and that is the reason I signed for another three years.

"We took our time but I gave my word to the gaffer that I would not sign a pre-contract with another club.

"I had some conversations with the club and took our time to make the right decision."