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Colby Donovan pens new Celtic deal as Martin O’Neill locks in Scotland call up for the long haul

The right back made his breakthrough last season and is first choice this term with Alistair Johnston suffering from injury issues…

By Ross Pilcher · Daily Record

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:16 PM

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Colby Donovan has signed a new long-term contract with Celtic running until summer 2031.
The 20-year-old right back has recently established himself as a regular starter under manager Martin O'Neill.
Donovan made 27 appearances last season as Celtic won both the Scottish league and cup double.

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Celtic defender Colby Donovan has signed a new long-term contract that commits him to the club until the summer of 2031. The 20-year-old boyhood fan, who recently earned his first Scotland call-up from Sebastien Pocognoli, has cemented a regular starting role at right back under manager Martin O'Neill following an injury to Alistair Johnston.

Donovan made his senior debut last year under Brendan Rodgers and went on to make 27 appearances during Celtic's double-winning campaign. Manager O'Neill praised the young defender's maturity and resilience, while Donovan described extending his stay at his boyhood club as a dream come true.

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