Odsonne Edouard drops hint he's staying at Celtic for 10-in-a-row bid

It will be historic, says in-demand striker

Odsonne Edouard shows off his awards as he is named Celtic's Player of the Year for 2019/20, sponsored by Dafabet.

Odsonne Edouard has suggested he’s ready to stay at Celtic as they prepare to bid for a record 10th consecutive league championship.

The striker enjoyed an outstanding season with the Parkhead side, scoring 22 league goals as they clinched their ninth title in a row.

His form has caught the eye of a number of clubs in Europe, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both credited with an interest in the French Under-21 international.

Neil Lennon, the Celtic manager, revealed at the weekend that the club had begun negotiations with the player’s representatives on a new contract.

Now Edouard, who has two years left on his current deal, is suggesting he will be around next season.

“Every season we want to win the title,” said Edouard in an interview with Celtic TV after winning the club’s player of the year award. “This year is nine in-a-row, and next year I hope it is 10 in-a-row. This will be historic for the club.

“It’s very important for the club, for the fans, for the team, for all of the staff. We now need to go back to work for next season, and I hope that we can win this title for 10 in-a-row.”

Edouard said his highlight of the season was his goal in the win over Rangers at Ibrox last September.

He added: “I’ve worked hard throughout lockdown. Working alone is not easy, but I’ve kept my fitness up and I look forward to getting back to training.

“As for season highlights, the goal at Ibrox back in September is one of my best goals of the season, scored in an important game. I’m happy about that, and now I want go back to working hard, to try and score again against Rangers.”