Christopher wants Ajer here for 10
FROM BACK PAGE he defends, he can take the ball into the midfield and play. He has so many qualities and in the time since I arrived at the club, I have seen him progress.
“My team-mates watched him progress before that and had seen it before, I just saw him get more confident and that’s good for him and the team. If it was down to just me, I’d be keeping all of the best players beside me for as long as I can.
“You don’t know how football goes, but myself and him understand each other when we are on the field and we help each other. I know the qualities that he has which can make my game better and he knows what I can do for him, so it’s really good for both of us.
“Just to have him on the same side as me is great and I want it more.”
Jullien, meanwhile, is adamant he’s going nowhere as he attempts to obtain more success with Neil Lennon’s side having bagged a Premiership and Betfred Cup medal in his first term after a £7million switch from Toulouse.
The stopper was shocked to hear of bizarre media reports in his homeland linking him with a transfer to Amiens and instantly set the record straight.
Jullien said: “It was on Thursday when someone sent me that. I thought it’s crazy! I will definitely be at Celtic, that’s for sure.”
Meanwhile, Celtic boss Lennon admits next week’s trip to France for games against Nice, Lyon and PSG will be perfect preparation for his squad.
He said: “We’re playing against quality opposition, which is fantastic in terms of match fitness, players getting their old instincts back and formation-wise and tactics-wise.
“It’s brilliant for us all. We’re excited and I feel that the quality of the opposition is fantastic.”
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