The Key Role Odsonne Edouard Played in Convincing Jeffrey Schlupp to Join Celtic
Jeffrey Schlupp’s transfer to Celtic on deadline day was a move that caught many by surprise, but it was a deal that was months in the making. The Ghanaian international had been on Celtic’s radar since the summer, and it was a combination of factors that ultimately led to him putting pen to paper on a loan deal until the end of the season.
One of the key factors in Schlupp’s decision to join Celtic was the glowing endorsement he received from former teammate Odsonne Edouard. The French striker, who played for Celtic between 2017 and 2021, had nothing but praise for the club and the city, and his words of wisdom played a significant role in convincing Schlupp to make the move.
Schlupp has revealed that he spoke to Edouard on several occasions before making the decision to join Celtic, and the French striker’s enthusiasm for the club was infectious. “I spoke to Odsonne Edouard plenty of times, obviously he came down to Palace from here and he said how much he loved it and how much I’d love it,” Schlupp said. “It’s a great city and obviously it was an easy sell for me.”
Edouard’s endorsement was not the only factor in Schlupp’s decision to join Celtic, however. The Ghanaian international also spoke to goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who he played with at Leicester City, and the Danish shot-stopper had nothing but praise for the club and the city. “Yeah Kasper (gave a glowing review),” Schlupp said. “I spoke to a few of the lads who have been here before, I spoke to Kasper who said how much he loved it here and how much I would. With the coach and the winning mentality it would be something that would be great to be part of.”
Schlupp’s decision to join Celtic was not taken lightly, and it is clear that he did his due diligence before making the move. The Ghanaian international had been aware of Celtic’s interest in him since the summer, and he had been keeping a close eye on the club’s progress. “In the summer there was some talk about it as well and the club did their bit in the background but nothing ended up happening,” Schlupp said. “But I’m happy to be here now. As soon as it got mentioned on deadline day it was an easy sell, I just wanted to get it done as quickly as possible and we managed to do that pretty smoothly.”
Schlupp’s arrival at Celtic has been met with excitement from the club’s supporters, and it is clear that he is eager to make a positive impact. The Ghanaian international made his debut for the club in the 3-0 win over Dundee, and he is likely to play a key role in Celtic’s pursuit of silverware this season.
As Schlupp settles into life at Celtic, he will be aware of the rich history and tradition of the club. The Ghanaian international will be eager to make a positive contribution to the team and help Celtic achieve their goals this season. With the guidance of Edouard and the support of the club’s supporters, Schlupp is well-placed to make a successful transition to life at Celtic.