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Colby Donovan reveals the first Celtic player he told about his new contract

Colby Donovan has revealed which Celtic teammate was the first to hear about his new contract and why the defender has been such an important…

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:30 AM

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Colby Donovan revealed Kieran Tierney was the first Celtic teammate he told about his new contract.
The 20-year-old signed a long-term contract extension keeping him at Celtic until 2031.
Donovan has made 17 appearances under Martin O'Neill this season and earned a senior Scotland call-up.

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Colby Donovan revealed that Kieran Tierney was the first Celtic teammate he informed after signing a new contract keeping him at the club until 2031. The 20-year-old defender, who shares an agency with Tierney, called the Scotland international immediately after speaking with his agent and praised him as a childhood role model.

Donovan has made 17 appearances this season under manager Martin O'Neill, also earning his first senior Scotland call-up. Despite being substituted against Hibernian, Donovan is expected to be available for Wednesday's fixture against Dundee United amid an injury setback for Alistair Johnston.

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