Soccer:Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has confirmed he intends to start next season back at Tottenham. The 29-year-old has impressed since arriving at Celtic on transfer deadline day last month, prompting talk the Hoops could seek to keep him at Parkhead.
But Spurs boss Harry Redknapp insisted on Friday there was “no way” he wanted Keane’s loan to be extended and the player himself does not see himself staying in Scotland beyond this season either.
“I’ve got a three-year contract at Tottenham so I will go back there in the summer,” Keane said today. “It’s just a loan move and always has been. I’ve got a lot of friends down at Tottenham and I miss the lads — I speak to them all the time and they are doing well at the moment.
“I also miss the tea ladies — they are very good down there!”
Keane took his goal tally to nine in nine games for the Glasgow club with a penalty in yesterday’s 3-0 win over St Johnstone.
The result moved Celtic 10 points behind SPL leaders Rangers, albeit having now played a game more. Rangers face St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final later this afternoon.