Carl Starfelt insists Celtic won’t stand still as they look to build on a brilliant first year under Ange Postecoglou.
The Swedish defender and his team-mates celebrated the Scottish Premiership title in style at the weekend after adding the silverware to their Premier Sports Cup.
Postecoglou’s team are back as the kings of Scotland for a 10th time in 11 seasons, but the manager has already demanded Celtic get bigger and better next term.
Champions League group stage qualification adds to the need to up the levels and Starfelt is adamant everyone inside the dressing room can take the next step.
He said: “For sure. This can just be the start.
“A lot of players made their first year in the Celtic jersey this time and, even though we came together pretty fast, many players will only get better.
“And then we have the Champions League to look forward to next season as well. We know that’s a very tough competition, so we have to improve.
“For sure that it’s possible. The demands at Celtic will always be so high and we will always strive to do so.”
Starfelt is relishing the opportunity to go in against the cream of the continent.
The Parkhead ace will face Erling Haaland when his nation meets Norway in the upcoming Nations League matches and a joust against the new £51million Manchester City striker will offer a taster of what is to come amongst the elite.
Starfelt said: “You have to bring your best game in these matches. Also as a team you have to really perform.
“Playing in Europe this year with this team and this manager I think will be helpful for us going forward and playing these big European matches. I can’t wait for it.
“The home games especially will be absolutely amazing. You have to be at your very best. One foot wrong and anything can happen. I am looking forward to it.
“You heard the manager speak on the pitch after the game. We need to enjoy this success but like he said, we never stop.
“Hopefully we will be better next year. We want to go to the Champions League and play our football.
“We haven’t spoken about our ambitions yet, but we will recharge the batteries and then speak about it when we come back.
“At a club like Celtic, our ambitions will always be high, so we expect nothing less.
“The Champions League is massive for everyone and it will be a big ambition for us to go and perform in that tournament.”
