Ajer shares what Brendan Rodgers has told him about his position

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Celtic youngster Kristoffer Ajer says that he sees himself as a central defender in the long run.

Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer has revealed to The Scottish Sun the discussion he has had with Brendan Rodgers about his position.

Ajer officially joined Celtic in June 2016, having agreed to move to the Glasgow giants in February 2016, as announced on the club’s official website.

The 19-year-old was a signing made by then Celtic manager Ronny Deila, although the youngster did not get to work with him, as Brendan Rodgers replaced him at the end of the 2015-16 season.

The Norway Under-21 international is a versatile footballer who can operate as a midfielder, but the youngster has revealed that he has held a discussion with Rodgers about playing as a central defender.

Ajer told The Scottish Sun: “From day one here the gaffer has been really clear that he sees me as a centre-half and I agree with that. I have always thought centre-half was the main position I wanted to play.

“In midfield everything is happening a bit quicker, so I felt that was more beneficial when I was younger, but now centre-half is my main position. Going away to get games in that position at Kilmarnock was just what I needed.”

Ajer is a very talented and promising young player, and although he is not guaranteed a place in the Celtic starting lineup, his time will come.

The Norwegian has made a handful of first-team appearances for Celtic so far in his career, but working under former Liverpool and Swansea City manager Rodgers is only going to help him grow and develop as a footballer.