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'His Ceiling Is so High' - Celtic Boss Brendan Rodgers Believes Sky Is Limit for up and Coming Star
Dane Murray, 22, overcame injury setbacks to earn a contract extension until 2028 after scoring his first goal for Celtic, with manager Brendan Rodgers praising his potential.
- On August 15, 2025, Celtic defender Dane Murray signed a new three-year contract extension keeping him at the club until 2028 and scored his first senior goal in a 4-1 win over Falkirk at Parkhead.
- Murray's new deal followed his recovery from two cruciate ligament injuries and a recent return to form after being recalled from a loan at Queen's Park last season.
- Celtic dominated the match with strong pressing, good aggression after halftime, and goals from Daizen Maeda, Alistair Johnston, and Murray, while Falkirk manager John McGlynn praised his players' efforts despite frustration over set-piece goals.
- Manager Brendan Rodgers praised Murray's progress, saying "Dane's ceiling is really high" and expecting significant growth over the next 12 to 18 months, while noting the player still needs to work on parts of his game.
- Murray's contract renewal and first goal suggest Celtic's confidence in his development, indicating he could play a larger role in the club's campaign across four competitions this season.
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Dane Murray celebrates contract with goal as Celtic ease past Falkirk
The 22-year-old defender headed home Celtic’s third goal of the second-round clash at Parkhead.
Brendan Rodgers: Sky’s the limit for Dane Murray after scoring in Celtic cup tie - PLZ Soccer
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers claimed the sky’s the limit for Dane Murray after the centre-back celebrated his new contract with a maiden goal in first-team football. The 22-year-old headed home Celtic’s third goal from an Arne Engels corner as the Hoops beat Falkirk 4-1 at Parkhead to reach the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals. The central defender made his first appearances for Celtic in the Champions League play-offs against Midtjylland in …
The international sub21 champion for Scotland, Dane Murray (22), who entered the lower divisions of Celtic in 2009, reached an agreement with the leaders to extend his contract until 2028.
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