STEFAN JOHANSEN has thanked the Celtic supporters for helping him to the best season of his career.
Voted Player of the Year by his fellow professionals and also his club team-mates, the Norwegian revealed Sunday's trophy party at Celtic Park was the icing on the cake for him.
He even scored in the 5-0 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle on the finale of a campaign the 24-year-old will never forget it.
Johansen said: "The supporters have really taken me on board, not only this season but last season too. I came here and felt welcome from day one and I'm very grateful for that. It's important.
"Everywhere I go I meet Celtic fans and they're always nice to you. That's an important thing and I really like it here.
"Everybody who loves Celtic enjoyed the Trophy Day. The fans were amazing and we played amazing so we just enjoyed the moment. It's great to be out there and celebrating with the fans. The supporters are unbelievable and on days like these this is the best place to be.
"The fans filled the stadium and the atmosphere was so good that it's unbelievable. It's just amazing. What else can you say?"
Johansen, speaking to Celtic's official website, looked back on a season that introduced him to new highs and the thrill of winning a championship.
Ronny Deila spoke last week of building the team around the likes of his fellow countryman and Nir Bitton, both of whom are expected to stay at Parkhead even if there is interest from down south.
"Winning the league title is probably the most difficult thing to do as a footballer, other than the European competitions. To win the league is such a big thing, " said Johansen. "Everyone expects us to do it but we have a job to do and we did great this season.
"To play against Rangers in the League Cup semi-final was fantastic because I'd heard so much about the game, so it was amazing to get to the final after that. The game against Inter Milan at home was amazing as well."
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