Celtic hero Odsonne Edouard has revealed the three key men who convinced him to join the Premiership champions in the summer of 2017.
The Hoops hero arrived on an initial 12-month loan deal before a host of stirring displays convinced Celtic to splash out £9million and make him the club's record signing.
That lofty price tag has been more than vindicated as the France U21 international goes from strength to strength in green and white.
And Edouard admits a Celtic recruitment mission convinced him future was in the east end of Glasgow.
He told Virgin Media: “I decided to leave Paris because I felt it was the right time for me. I needed game time and to find a new project, so I decided to come to Celtic.
“The manager, Brendan Rodgers, contacted my agents and that was when I decided to go to Celtic. I talked quite a lot to Moussa Dembele and Oliver (Ntcham) before coming.
"They explained how the club works and they immediately convinced me, so I came here.”
And Edouard, who is gearing up for a mammoth Europa League last 32 clash with Copenhagen, admits peforming on the Euro stage bring the best out in him.
He added: “It’s very important for me and my development. I came here to play European football, too, as those matches are interesting to play in and I know they are important to the team.
"I always give 100 per cent in every European match and I hope we’ll go as far as possible this year.”
The 22-year-old has had kind words for the Hoops supporters and the incredible atmosphere they create under the Parkhead lights.
He said: “It’s something incredible. When we go home after it’s been an unforgettable night. And when we play at Celtic Park on a European night,
"I really enjoy the atmosphere. I really appreciate what the fans do and I hope it continues that way.
“Their support is very important because it gives us lots of motivation. It pushes us to excel ourselves on the pitch”
