French youngster Odsonne Edouard signs for Celtic on loan

Celtic have finally completed the loan signing of Paris St Germain teenager Odsonne Edouard.

Odsonne Edouard
Published 31st Aug 2017

The Hoops have been in talks with the French giants throughout deadline day but finally pushed a deal over the line with less than two hours to go before the midnight cut-off.

Edouard will provide Brendan Rodgers' squad with some vital extra firepower as they prepare to take on his parent club in the Champions League group stages.

And the exciting 19-year-old - who helped fire France to glory at the European Under-17s Championship in 2015 - could even make a permanent move to Celtic Park if he impresses.

The French Guiana-born hitman spent last season on loan at Toulouse and Rodgers will hope he can quickly find his feet at first-team level, especially with compatriot Moussa Dembele still some weeks away from a return from his hamstring injury.

Edouard - Celtic's fifth signing of the summer transfer window - said: "I am absolutely delighted to be joining Celtic, one of the world's truly great football clubs, and I can't wait to wear the famous Celtic jersey.

"I am really looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and we will work hard together to bring our fans as much success as possible."

Hearts also left it late as they completed a season-long loan deal for Genoa wide man Manuel Milinkovic, their second deadline-day acquisition.

The Jambos had earlier signed Raith Rovers skipper Ross Callachan for an undisclosed fee. Dario Zanatta headed in the other direction on a 12-month loan, while defender Jordan McGhee was allowed to complete his move to Falkirk.

Milinkovic said: "I'm very pleased to have joined Hearts. I'm a player who likes having the ball at my feet, to run at opponents and provide assists for my team-mates.

"I can't wait to get started now. I've seen the stadium and it looks fantastic, I've also watched clips of Hearts games online and to see such a packed stadium is amazing. I can't wait to play in front of these fans.