Patrick Roberts has cited the influence of Brendan Rodgers as the prime motivator in his decision to dig in for a return to Celtic.
The Manchester City winger’s return to Glasgow on a season-long loan has finally been confirmed with the 20-year-old being handed the iconic No 7 jersey.
An integral part of the side which became the first in Scottish football history to lift the Treble while unbeaten, Roberts was offered the chance to spend the year at Nice, Girona or Southampton, but he made it clear to City chiefs where his heart lay.
Referencing the social media bombardment by Celtic supporters imploring him to extend his stay to two-and-a-half years, the £12million man claimed the chance to continue working with Rodgers was key to making his mind up.