Palace striker Edouard joins Leicester on loan

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Image caption, Odsonne Edouard scored 21 goals for Palace after moving from Celtic in 2021
  • Author, Nick Mashiter
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Leicester City have completed a loan move for Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard.

The 26-year-old joins the Foxes for the season to boost Steve Cooper's firepower in the Premier League.

Edouard has scored 21 goals in 103 games for the Eagles since signing from Celtic in 2021.

"I can鈥檛 wait to get started. I鈥檓 really excited to be joining a team like Leicester City and to do what I can to help the team in the Premier League this season," the Frenchman said.

"There鈥檚 a fantastic squad here and I鈥檓 confident that the team has what it takes to be successful. I鈥檒l be working hard to make sure I do everything I can to support my team and to show the fans what I can do on the pitch."

Leicester host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday with one point from their opening two games.