CELTIC today signed Odsonne Edouard from Paris Saint-Germain, on a four-year deal in what is the biggest transfer in Celtic’s history. The player is now expected to be given the Number 7, as The Celtic Star reported earlier in the week
The 20-year-old striker impressed everyone during his season-long loan at Celtic Park last season, scoring 11 goals in 29 appearances as Brendan Rodgers’ side secured a historic Double Treble. Importantly he helped himself to some goals against the Rangers and is officially a Skelper. His goal on the first Beautiful Sunday at Ibrox was the best moment of the season for most fans.
Speaking to the official Celtic website today, Odsonne said: “From the moment I walked into Celtic, the club has felt like home to me. I have been made to feel so welcome by everyone at the club and our fans have given me such brilliant support.
“Celtic is one of the world’s great football clubs and I was desperate to make my move permanent. The scenes from May when we achieved such a historic Double Treble and made the city come alive are still very fresh in our memories.
“To see our fans so happy is the reason you play football and now we want to do everything we can to bring our great supporters even more success.”
Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce the permanent signing of @Oedouard22 from @PSG_English on a 4 year contract. Welcome home #Frencheddy.
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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) June 15, 2018
Brendan Rodgers also spoke about the record breaking signing.
“We are delighted to make such an important signing. Odsonne is one of the best young players I have worked with and one of the best in Europe.
“Our fans saw exactly what he is capable of last season and we look forward to working with him again as we look to build on the tremendous success we achieved last year. I am sure he will be a big player again for us this season.”
Peter Lawwell,who has been locked in negotiations with the French Champions for weeks also spoke about the signing of the player the support call French Eddie.
“The signing of Odsonne from Paris Saint-Germain demonstrates our absolute commitment to ensuring we give our fans a club they can be proud of.
“After the club delivered unprecedented, historic success last year, we thank our fans sincerely for the magnificent support they have already shown to the club as we look ahead to the coming season. As ever, we will do all we can to bring our fans the success which this support deserves. We are delighted to welcome Odsonne to Celtic and we know our fans will give him their usual magnificent support.”
