Champions League nights played a huge part in Cameron Carter-Vickers penning a long-term deal at Celtic.
That's the view of Hoops legend Tom Boyd.
The USA international had a stunning debut campaign under Ange Postecoglou following his summer arrival on loan from Tottenham.
He helped Celtic recapture the Premiership title from Rangers and lift the Premier Sports Cup in a domestic double.
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Boyd is in no doubt hearing the best players in the world waxing lyrical about the atmosphere under the lights at Parkhead will have played a role in the defender extending his stay.
And he's also paid tribute to Celtic for acting so fast in getting the deal over the line.
He said: "I’ve no doubt his experience within the club, whether it is being playing in front of the fans or being told about the atmosphere, swayed him.
"He’s heard it from the best players in the world saying what a magnificent atmosphere the Champions League nights have, but he sees it every week as well.
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“Whether it be home or away, he sees that and, like anyone, you would want more of it. Thankfully, Cameron will be with us for a few years and can experience some more great nights.
“Everyone could see is the impact that Carter-Vickers made last season. Sometimes we miss out on players like that because they have been playing so well.
“It is great credit to everyone at the club, the board and whoever who sanctioned the move. We’d seen there was a player there and the impact he had on loan which worked as it allowed us to see him as a player. He just got stronger and stronger and by the end was competing for the Player of the Year.
“You don’t want to lose someone like that and we’re extremely happy everyone in the board and the management managed to get it done to continue the squad depth we have got at the moment.”
