Filip Benkovic lifts lid on his Celtic future and admits he’d love new loan deal

Filip Benkovic says he would be happy to remain in Scotland if his parent club, Leicester City, grant him a second season on loan to Celtic. The Croat enjoyed an impressive first half of the season but an injury and Brendan Rodger’s departure proved setbacks. Brendan Rodgers revealed at the weekend he is happy for the Croat to extend his stay in Glasgow because the Premier League side currently have four central defenders-Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire, Wes Morgan and Caglar Soyuncu. Benkovic said: "I read the comments from Brendan Rodgers. At the moment I really do not know what will happen when my loan expires. I've spoken to the sports director at Leicester and he's told me everyone at the club will soon sit down and decide what is best for me. "When Brendan Rodgers left Celtic, he sent me a lot of nice words and told me he was very pleased with my performances. Whatever he decides, I will go along with. "I have been really pleased with my season at Celtic. Of course, you can always do better, but I have played a lot of games at a very high level. Everyone at Celtic has told me they are happy with me. "I have spoken to Neil Lennon. He told me that he would like me to stay at Celtic for another season. I must admit, when I first signed for Celtic, I didn't expect it to be as good as it has been. During my time at Celtic, I have gained great experience. The Scottish Premiership is extremely intense and it was great playing in Europe. It's helped me a lot. I believe this year has helped me prepare for the English Premier League."

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