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Robbie Copeland

Odsonne Edouard sends Celtic message to 'legend' John Hartson after emotional Parkhead hero send off

Departing Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard has hailed John Hartson as a "legend" after the former Parkhead striker wished him well at Crystal Palace.

Edouard leaves Celtic for the Premier League having made plenty of fond memories in Glasgow.

He netted 86 goals throughout his four years and leaves having won nine trophies after playing a key role in their treble Treble success.

His move to Palace saw Celtic rake in £14m for the hitman who was entering the final year of his contract under Ange Postecoglou.

And Hartson took to Twitter with an emotional message that was well received by the Frenchman.

Celtic's Odsonne Edouard could see out his contract at Parkhead (SNS Group)

Hartson wrote on deadline day: "Odsonne Edouard will leave Celtic today, he was outstanding when we signed him for 9.5m from PSG.

"He was hungry to make an impact and boy did he make a big impact.. "is level of performance dropped dramatically overnight although bagged 29 goals last season.

"Good luck Eddy"

And Edouard's response was simple but heartfelt.

"Thanks legend," he wrote, punctuated with a four-leaf clover emoji.

Edouard was replaced at Celtic by Greek hitman Giorgios Giakoumakis, who takes the number 7 shirt at Parkhead.

He was the Eredivisie's top scorer last season and will be hoping to make a similar impact to Edouard.

He arrived shortly before the Frenchman's departure for a £2.5m fee.

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