The perception of a return to Celtic for French centre-forward Odsonne Édouard, 28, as a risk was shaped by his time at Crystal Palace, where he was at one point not even included in matchday squads. Following a season at Lens where he scored 12 goals and had 3 assists in 25 Ligue 1 matches, Édouard expressed annoyance at being underestimated and considered a 'gamble,' pointing to his experience in the Champions League and Europa League, as well as his record of over 100 career goals.
The player stated that he never doubted his footballing abilities and knew he would score goals again once he had the chance to play regularly. Édouard, who has 14 caps and 17 goals for France's U21 team, is under contract with Lens until June 30, 2028, and has a current market value of €12.00m according to Transfermarkt.
