The 18-year-old is yet to make his competitive Celtic debut.
Kristoffer Ajer has suggested to The Glasgow Evening Times that he is a bit disappointed not to have featured more for Celtic so far this season.
The 18-year-old was signed by former Celtic boss Ronny Deila back in February, but he joined up with the Scottish champions in the summer, after Brendan Rodgers had replaced the Norwegian manager.
But the Norway Under-19 starlet has not yet broke into Celtic’s first team under Rodgers and remains very much on the periphery of things at Parkhead at the moment, having failed to make his senior debut as of yet.
The Northern Irishman told The Scottish Sun last month that he could send the teenager out on loan in January in sentiments which Ajer himself confirmed to The Glasgow Evening Times.
But the youngster has also admitted that he would have liked to play a bit more first-team matches since his arrival.
“If we agree with the club and we find a team where I am going to play, then it is a possibility. At Celtic, I am still a kid. It’s different from Norway when people think you are too old when you are 18! Here you are a boy until you are 22.
“I am very happy with the way it is going here. I have a tough plan to improve my physical and technical skills. I feel I have developed well and I’ve got to know the environment at a good British club. Of course, I would have hoped to play more and get some first team opportunities, but I have only been here four months.
“I have been told Celtic are satisfied with my progress. This is a long-term project and the manager talks to me during training. I am pleased with how it is going.”
It is difficult to fault Rodgers for Ajer’s lack of playing time. He is still very young and, as cruel as it sounds, they simply don’t need him at the moment. Celtic are 10 points clear of second-placed Aberdeen.
Ajer can play central midfield or at centre-half, but he would not displace any of the options that the Hoops currently boast and a loan spell seems like the best solution for all concerned.
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