Odsonne Edouard completed a deadline-day move, joining Leicester City on loan from Crystal Palace, where he will reunite with Brendan Rodgers, his former manager at Celtic.
Once a prolific scorer at Celtic Park, Edouard’s time at Crystal Palace has been less successful, as the Frenchman struggled to consistently find the net.
His move to Leicester offers a fresh start and a chance to revitalise his career with the newly promoted Premier League side.
Despite speculation linking him with a return to Glasgow, where he remains a fan favourite, a reunion with Celtic was never on the cards this summer.
Instead, Edouard now has the opportunity to prove himself in a new environment, hoping to recapture the form that made him one of the most feared strikers in Scotland.
Speaking about his move, Edouard said:
“I can’t wait to get started. I’m really excited to be joining a team like Leicester City and to do what I can to help the team in the Premier League this season.
“There’s a fantastic squad here and I’m confident that the team has what it takes to be successful.
“I’ll be working hard to make sure I do everything I can to support my team and to show the fans what I can do on the pitch.”
Edouard left Celtic in 2021 in a £14m deal to join Crystal Palace, but his time in South London has been underwhelming, with the striker netting just 21 goals in 103 appearances.
Recently deployed in an unfamiliar No.10 role, Edouard will be eager to return to his natural position as a striker under Steve Cooper at Leicester.
This move could be pivotal for Edouard, giving him the platform to showcase his talent and potentially secure a more permanent future in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Celtic ended the transfer window with only two recognised strikers in their squad. Adam Idah has returned to the club after a successful loan spell, providing competition for Kyogo Furuhashi.