Johansen has become an adult: – Have learned to handle pressure – Dagbladet.no

Stefan Johansen has played 100 games for Celtic in two and half years. 23-year-old enjoying life and progresses every day in Scotland.

Swede felt deep water when he was ejected in professional life in January 2014, but afterwards he has mostly delivered at a high level. In 2014/15 season he was named player of the year in Celtic.

– When I came here I knew it was a huge step up for me with expectations. I learned a lot about dealing with pressure. Celtic has made me more mature as a footballer, says Johansen Celtics website.

Winner Culture

Johansen came straight from gold with Strømsgodset in 2013. At that time felt the midfielder little pressure on to take home the title, but Celtic is to win the league a built anticipation.

– When I played for Strømsgodset in Norway, so we should not have been anywhere near competing with Molde and Rosenborg if one looked at the economy, so there was okay. In Celtic’s all about winning and you must learn that nothing else is acceptable.

– You have to handle the pressure, and you must know that winning is in the walls here. You have to win trophies, nothing else is accepted, Johansen says.

The culture of the Scottish club has changed the mindset of the Norwegian national team player had brought to balløya.

– It gives you a winner mentality and you learn a lot about how it works. Playing big games in front of large crowds is something you have to deal with, but I’m very glad that I came to Celtic. It’s a great club to be in, says Johansen.

Worn

Johansen did fall much criticism for weak play and was not at its best either for national or Celtic. Also the rest of the team has struggled at times, especially in Europe, but is still on the way towards a new league gold.

– It’s always about winning trophies, that is what you play football for. You can say what you want, but for me it’s trophies it’s about. I’ve won two league title and a ligacup gold, but you always remember the way to the trophy, says 23-year-old.

In recent days there have been rumors that Celtic midfielder disappears to Premier League -club Aston Villa.

(NTB)