James Forrest has signed a one-year deal at Parkhead until the end of the 2026/27 season. Manager Martin O’Neill stated that he really wants James to finish his career at Celtic and that he did not want him to go elsewhere. O'Neill also stated that he thinks Forrest wanted that as well.

Martin O'Neill said he would like to keep James for at least one more year to allow him to complete his career at the football club. O'Neill added that he would be asking the board to arrange this and that he believes James would stay for another year. James Forrest said he has spoken to the club a couple of times and has consistently stated he has been there his full career and does not want to play anywhere else. Forrest also stated that he does not want to be anywhere else, which the club knows, and that the matter will certainly be resolved, adding that he is just going to focus on the games.

James Forrest's contract with Celtic expires at the season's end, and he has held talks with the club. James Forrest stated that he had spoken to the club a couple of times. He said that he had been at the club for his full career and did not want to play anywhere else. Forrest further stated that he had been spoken to a couple of times in the last couple of months, and had just said he did not want to go anywhere else because he wanted to be at Celtic.

James Forrest has extended his contract with Celtic until the summer of 2026. Brendan Rodgers, the manager, praised Forrest's contributions to the club, emphasizing his talent, desire, and importance to the team's continued success. Forrest has been with Celtic for his entire career, making 500 appearances and scoring over 100 goals.