Kasper Schmeichel and Odsonne Edouard sold Celtic to Jeffrey Schlupp

The Celtic Star

·7. Februar 2025

Kasper Schmeichel and Odsonne Edouard sold Celtic to Jeffrey Schlupp

Jeffrey Schlupp spoke to the media on Friday afternoon and revealed the role Kasper Schmeichel and Odsonne Edouard played in his deadline day move to Celtic…

Jeffrey Schlupp of Celtic arrives at the stadium prior to the match between Celtic and Dundee at Celtic Park on February 05, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Here’s everything that was said at Jeffrey Schlupp’s Media Conference…

Q: How have your first two days been?

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Jeffrey Schlupp: “It’s been amazing actually. It’s been quite busy and everyone has been very welcoming. It has been good.”

Q: It was a late deadline day move. When did you find out about it? Can you tell us what happened?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “I found out about two o’clock on deadline day and it came about that there was a chance to come here on loan until the end of the season and I was up for it. I spoke to the gaffer again about an hour after that and they said the deal was on if I fancied it. It was an easy decision for me and I headed straight to London to do the medical and the next morning I headed straight up to Glasgow. It was a busy couple of days.”

Jeffrey Schlupp of Celtic gets instructions from manager Brendan Rodgers before coming on for his debut Celtic v Dundee at Celtic Park, on 5 February 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

Q: What has the manager said to you about his expectations between now and the end of the season?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “It is an exciting time as they are in a great position in the league. With the cup situation as well we are looking to win that. He just filled me in on a bit of the history of the club. He spoke of how he expects and wants me to play, where he wants me to play and how much fun he thinks I will have. It was an easy sell to me. As soon as I found out that I was linked to the club, I was really excited and it was an easy decision in the end.”

Q: You came on against Dundee. How did you find that?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “I was buzzing the whole time, especially with us going 5-0 up at the time when I came on. I was itching to get on as soon as possible. It was a great performance and I just wanted to get on the pitch in front of the home fans and really experience it for the first time. It was great.”

Jeffrey Schlupp of Celtic Celtic v Dundee, Celtic Park, 5 February 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace, Shutterstock

Q: You had been linked with the club before. Did you have a previous opportunity to join Celtic that never quite materialised?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “Yes. In the summer there was some talk about it as well. I think the club did their bit in the background but nothing ended up happening. I am happy to be here now. As soon as it got mentioned in January again it was an easy sell. I wanted to get it done as quickly as possible. We managed to do that pretty smoothly and I came straight here.”

Q: Did you have that in the back of your mind that it could still be a possibility this season?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “I was hoping so as I knew there might be opportunities to go out on loan in January. I was speaking to my agent and stuff and making sure that I kept in touch with the club. He did and we managed to find a greater resolution to get here and I am buzzing again. As soon as it was mentioned on deadline day I was just hoping that it wasn’t too late.”

UEFA Champions League 2024 2025, Celtic Glasgow vs Young Boys Bern YB Celtic Park. Kasper Schmeichel cheers Celtic’s 1- 0 victory. Photo JOERAN STEINSIEK (IMAGO)

Q: Did you speak to Kasper Schmeichel about his experiences playing up here last season and did he give a glowing review?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “Yes, he did. I spoke to a few of the lads who have been here before. I spoke to Kasper and he just said how much he loves it here and how much I would love it here if I came to the club. With the coach and the winning mentality here, it would be just great to be a part of something like that. I spoke to Odsonne Edouard plenty of times about Celtic. He came down to Palace from Celtic and he loved his time at the club and he told me how much I would love it and that it was a great city. It was an easy sell for me.”

25th May 2019, Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish Football Cup Final, Heart of Midlothian versus Celtic; Odsonne Edouard of Celtic celebrates with Scott Sinclair after his goal in the 84th makes it 2-1 to Celtic winning the treble

Q: Guys like Kasper and Odsonne were fans’ favourites here. Is that the aim to be as successful as you can and have as much fun as you can while you are here?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “Definitely. Being down south these games are always on the telly. I’ve always taken a big interest in Celtic games and I have always watched them win trophies and that is something I want to be a part of.”

Q: Is there a possibility to extend and is that something you would be open to?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “Nothing has been mentioned about that and as far as I am concerned I am here for six months until the summer. I am just focusing on playing some games, having fun, winning games and winning some trophies while I am here.”

Players of FC Bayern München pose for a picture prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern München and SK Slovan Bratislava at Football Arena Munich on January 29, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Q: There is the possibility of a glamour Champions League tie against Bayern Munich. That must have been an incentive as if you needed any more?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “It is something that everyone is talking about. I’ve had about 200 ticket requests already. It is a massive game for the club and what an opportunity to play against one of the biggest clubs in the world and hopefully, do something special and get something out of the games. I can’t wait to see and hear the atmosphere at the games as everybody is talking about how crazy it is going to be. I am looking forward to it.”

Debut Bhoy Jeffrey Schlupp. Celtic v Dundee, Celtic Park, 5 February 2025. Photo Stuart WallaceShutterstock

Q: Was the 6-0 game against Dundee what you were hoping for and what you expected?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “Yes. Definitely. It was an expected win for the fans and I have been told that every game is a must-win for Celtic. I was just in awe of the stadium and the atmosphere. I was just looking forward to the experience, and I was looking around at all the stuff happening before the game, which was pretty cool. It was just fun for me.”

Q: You won the league with Leicester, how did the Champions League experience go for you the following season? Were you keen to get back?

Jeffrey Schlupp: “Yeah, I’m definitely looking forward to playing in the competition again. It’s been about 10 years since we last played in it, and it was a good campaign as we got to the quarter-finals before losing to Atletico Madrid. It’s going to be a great experience and I’m happy to be playing in it again.”

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