OLIVIER Ntcham has stated that his desire to win trophies influenced his decision to extend his stay at Paradise.
Speaking to the media for the first time since penning a new four-year deal – which will see him remain at the club until the summer of 2022 – the Frenchman said the decision was a big one for his family, but one he was pleased to make.
"I spoke to the manager when we returned from the summer break," he said. "It took a little bit of time, but we made a decision. Now it's happened and I'm happy about that.
The 22-year-old stressed his focus now lies squarely with the Hoops, and expressed delight for his team-mates who beat RB Leipzig 2-1 in the UEFA Europe League on Thursday night.
Having suffered a hamstring injury against Hearts in the semi-final of the League Cup last month, the industrious midfielder is nearing full fitness, and is keen to push on and add to his growing honours list.
"Personally I want to score more goals than last year, and I want to win more trophies," he said. "I want to go further in the Europa League. I want to go far in the Europa League and have the chance to do something special.