Celtic Plot Shock Move for Former Star Striker — A Player Thierry Henry Once Said Was “Too Good” for Scotland

Celtic Plot Shock Move for Former Star Striker — A Player Thierry Henry Once Said Was “Too Good” for Scotland

 

Where will Celtic strike next in the summer transfer window?

That’s the question buzzing around Parkhead as fans grow increasingly restless. With the new campaign fast approaching, many believe Brendan Rodgers’ squad is still short of firepower, particularly in the No. 9 role a void left glaringly open since Kyogo Furuhashi’s January exit.

Furuhashi made his move to Rennes earlier this year before landing at Birmingham City in England’s Championship, and yet Celtic still haven’t found a true replacement. The urgency is growing. The pressure is building.

But what if the answer isn’t a new face at all… but rather a familiar one?

Rodgers Considering Edouard Reunion

That’s right  Odsonne Edouard, the former Celtic frontman who lit up Scottish football during his three-year stint in Glasgow, is back on the radar.

According to French journalist Sebastien Vidal, Crystal Palace have placed Edouard on the market this summer, and Celtic are monitoring the situation closely. Rodgers, who once nurtured the Frenchman’s rise at Parkhead, is now reportedly considering a dramatic reunion.

“Celtic are monitoring the situation closely,” Vidal wrote, “with Brendan Rodgers considering a return for the 27-year-old striker he once launched in Glasgow.”

The Thierry Henry Seal of Approval

When Edouard left Celtic for Crystal Palace in 2021, expectations were sky high. And no one was more excited than Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry, who openly gushed about the striker’s raw talent.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Henry was clear: “He’s a natural finisher… My only question mark was when he was playing in Scotland  can he do it in a bigger league? No disrespect to Scotland, but he was too good for that league.”

Edouard’s Celtic legacy backs up Henry’s claim. During his time in Glasgow, he was a relentless goalscorer, a fan favorite, and a big-game performer. From last-minute derby winners to clinical finishes in Europe, he delivered in moments that mattered.

A Tale of Two Careers

But since leaving Celtic, the Frenchman’s career hasn’t exactly soared.

Despite flashes of brilliance in the Premier League, Edouard struggled for consistent game time and form at Selhurst Park. A loan spell to Leicester City didn’t offer the revival he hoped for  in fact, he struggled to even make the matchday squads as the Foxes battled relegation.

While Crystal Palace lifted the FA Cup, Edouard was on the outside looking in, a once-feared striker now seeking a fresh start.

His post-Celtic numbers reflect the downturn:

• 109 appearances
• 21 goals
• 5 assists

Respectable, but a far cry from the dominant forward Thierry Henry once said was “too good for Scotland.”

A Comeback Story in the Making?

Now, at 27, Odsonne Edouard finds himself at a crossroads  and Celtic could offer the perfect path forward. He knows the club. He knows the league. He knows the expectations.

More importantly, Brendan Rodgers knows how to get the best out of him.

This wouldn’t just be a sentimental move. With Celtic desperately needing a proven goalscorer, and Edouard looking for a career reset, it could be the low-risk, high-reward gamble that reignites both parties.

Final Thoughts

Celtic fans have seen this before  big names returning home for one last chapter. But this feels different. Edouard still has gas in the tank. He still has something to prove. And if Rodgers believes the fire is still there, a Parkhead return could be more than just a feel-good headline it could be the spark Celtic’s attack desperately needs.

After all, if Thierry Henry once called him “too good” for Scottish football, maybe it’s time for Edouard to come back and finish what he started.