Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Report: Filip Benkovic open to Celtic return

Leicester City defender Filip Benkovic is open to a return to Celtic next season after enjoying a fantastic 2018-19 loan spell with the Bhoys.

The 21-year-old Croatian centre-back, who joined the Foxes on a five-year contract for a fee in the region of £13m from Dinamo Zagreb, spent the last season on loan at Celtic.

The defender made 26 appearances in all competitions for the Bhoys and made a solid impression.

Benkovic has had an initial chat with his Brendan Rodgers, the Leicester boss, about his plans for him next term.