Celtic outcast confirms summer transfer exit desire
(Image: SNS) Twente have four games left in the Eredivisie this season before Lagerbielke is due to return to Parkhead, where he still has three years left on his long-term deal.
But he's admitted he would prefer to stay in the Netherlands next season too.
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He said: "If we make it into Europe, Twente will have more money to spend. The same applies if Twente sells players in the summer.
"So it's up to the technical directors of Celtic and Twente to reach an agreement about me.
"I want to play and I feel good in the Netherlands. I can certainly imagine my future being here."
The 25-year-old has made 28 appearances for Twente since his loan move in August.
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