Edouard insists he’s happy at Celtic despite Napoli transfer link

ODSONNE Edouard believes he still has a lot to prove at Celtic, despite being linked with a big-money move away from the club.

The 21-year-old Frenchman is reportedly a transfer target for Serie A club Napoli after finding the net 40 times i n all competitions since making his Hoops bow in 2017.

Six of those goals have come this season, helping him win the Ladbrokes Premiership Player of the Month award for August yesterday.

But Edouard brushed off the speculation and insisted he needs to focus on Celtic.

Edouard said: “I actually didn’t know about this report and it doesn’t really matter.

“At the moment I’m a Celtic player.

“I’ve got a season to pl ay, I’ve got a l ong contract, I’m really happy with the way I’m playing, the set-up here and I’m really happy to play with my friends for the team.

“The main thing at the moment i s I’ m a Celtic player and I’m happy to be a Celtic player.

“I’ve still got a lot to prove with Celtic, as part of the Celtic team. There’s a long season ahead of us, we need to concentrate on that.

“The key is I’ve got to prove myself here first.”

Celtic are gearing up for their first Europa League group clash, an away trip to Rennes tomorrow.

Edouard knows all about Celtic’s next opponents.

Rennes have made a bright start to the season, beating PSG 2-1 last month as they won their opening three league games.

Edouard added: “I know the team quite well because I watch Ligue 1 regularly.

“I know it’s going to be a very difficult game, so it’s for us to go there, make sure we get a result and come back with that.”

Odsonne Edouard was Player of the Month for August.